Addiction
Successful Treatment of Methamphetamine Addiction
Methamphetamine is a drug of rapid addiction and destruction.
NAADAC Free Webinar Series
NAADAC is happy to offer free addiction-specific education through its Free Webinar Series. The 2019 Free Webinar Series releases two live webinars per month, which are then captured and made available for future viewing in NAADAC's Free On...
Seizures of Illegal Diazepam Tablets Double in a Year
Diazepam, first marketed as Valium, is a medicine of the benzodiazepine family. It is often used to treat anxiety, spasms, seizures and occasionally withdrawal. Diazepam typically slows down the functioning of the body and produce a calming...
Men and Alcohol: Seminar Series IV
Men & Alcohol: what's next? This is the fourth and final event in the 'Men & Alcohol' seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS). An expert panel will discuss the following questions:
- How will men be affected by alcohol in the future?
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How can alcohol-related harms to men be prevented or reduced?
Men, Alcohol & Health: Seminar Series III
This is the third of a four-part seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and IAS (Institute of Alcohol Studies) to discuss issues relating to men and alcohol. At this session, three invited experts will discuss the following questions:
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What role does alcohol play in men’s mental health?
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How is men’s physical health affected by alcohol?
Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) 26th Annual Meeting
The Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) 26th Annual Meeting will take place from the 11th-14th March in New Orleans, Louisiana.
SRNT 2020 Annual Meeting Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, March 11
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Pre-conference workshops
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch (on your own)
SSA Annual Conference 2019 Posters
The Society for the Study of Addiction has uploaded the posters that researchers and students presented at the SSA Annual Conference 2019. Poster categories: Research, service evaluation and audit Student-led Research
Training on Basic Counselling Skills for Addiction Professional - Final Report
In order to appropriately address the concerning global levels of substance use and substance use disorders, it is vital that staff are trained to deliver evidence-based treatment. At the start of November 2019, the Education and Training...
Examining the Profile of High-Potency Cannabis and its Association with Severity of Cannabis Dependence
Abstract Background Cannabis use is decreasing in England and Wales, while demand for cannabis treatment in addiction services continues to rise. This could be partly due to an increased availability of high-potency cannabis. Method Adults...