Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria
One area of substance misuse among adolescents that is currently a problem, and has not been fully understood in the Nigerian context is the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse. Thus, to inform policy actions for reducing...
"Leaving Huellitas in Your Life" Workbook for Children
Source: Villatoro, J., Gutierrez, ML., Gaytán, L., Alamo, A. (2009). Childhood, Addiction and Mental Health: Social Skills Development Program "Leaving Little Smells in Your Life". Workbook for children. National Institute of Psychiatry...
Manual del Aplicador para el Programa de Prevención "Dejando Huellitas en tu vida"
Fuente: Gutiérrez, ML., Villatoro, J., Gaytán, L., Álamo, A. (2009). Infancia, adicciones y salud mental: Manual del programa de prevención “Dejando huellitas en tu vida”. Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente. México. ISBN...
Webinar: School prevention of the use of psychoactive substances - Challenges in the times of COVID19
'School prevention of the use of psychoactive substances - Challenges in the times of COVID19'
Please note that the webinar is presented in Spanish.
When: May 19th at 4 PM BST.
Viruses and Places of Detention
The nature of places of detention is that they are constructed to maximize public safety. This is highly likely to lead to people living in very close proximity of each other in often overcrowded conditions, which increases the probability...
COVID-19: The Global Pan(dem)ic and Reflections on a Prevention Science Response
The spread of COVID-19 is causing unprecedented damage throughout the world, from which the lasting impact will be evident for many years to come. It is vital that preventative efforts are put in place in order to minimise the damage and...
Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide
Education plays a critical role in preventing substance abuse. Drugs of Abuse, a DEA Resource Guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the United States. This comprehensive guide provides...
Introduction to Addiction Prevention for Academics: An Original E-learning Module Based on EUPC
Summary: This learning collaborative will provide support and instruction in using the new e-learning module based on EUPC. Our instructor will train people how to use it and integrate it into their academic programs/courses.
TREATNET
The developmental stage of adolescence involves dramatic biologic, psychological, and behavioural changes. It is a time where young people start to explore, seek further independence and experiment with new experiences. It is also a time...
FREE WEBINAR: Prevention in the COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 presents a rapidly changing situation for families and young people. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in children and teens. A few of the many things teens might turn to in stressful situation includes the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.