Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
A Reflection on Prevention Systems: A European perspective
Prevention science over the past years has accumulated evidence on the effectiveness of drug prevention interventions (Sloboda et al. 2014). In Europe this improvement has been a consequence of priorities defined by EU drug strategies since...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
INEP Plus Training - Introduction to Evidence-based Prevention
Learn the science of evidence-based prevention and start your journey to earn global recognition as a prevention specialist. Equip yourself with the know-how to develop and implement evidence-based prevention intervention. No more guesswork...
Why Systemic Change, Not Personal Willpower Is Key To Prevention
Systemic Change, Not Personal Willpower, Is Key to Preventing Substance Use and Addiction The traditional view of prevention focusing solely on individual behavior change and decision-making skills is inadequate. While individual...
3rd International Summit on Public Health and Preventative Medicine
Spectrum Conferences cordially invites you to its 3rd International Summit on Public Health and Preventative Medicine (ISPHPM2025), a premier event focusing on the latest developments in the field of public health and preventative medicine which is going to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands during May 22-24, 2025.
The Gambling Risk Assessment: Scale Development In A Clinical Population Of Online Gamers
Background: Online gaming has become a serious concern and causing psychological impact on individuals similar to a disorder. There is an increasing risk of initiating online gambling following the excessive use of online games that involve...
A review of the Science of Substance Use Surveillance and Monitoring: Exploring advancements, Limitations and Future Directions
Authors Dr. Nadine Harker (⚑ South Africa) 1 1. University of Cape Town Abstract Substance use surveillance and monitoring are essential for comprehending the extent, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol consumption. Data derived...
Incorporating Prevention Science into Effective Systems and Practice
Authors Dr. Zili Sloboda (⚑ United States) 1 1. Applied Prevention Science International Abstract Over the past four decades progress has been made in improving our understanding of the determinants and processes associated with the onset...
Day 3, 09:00 - 10:30, ICUDDR, State of Science Across the Spectrum of Substance Use
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024 Description: The field of drug demand reduction is ever-evolving, particularly in the era of the increasing penetration of synthetic drugs into the global market, necessitating the...