The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Alcohol and Older People
The Swedish Society of Medicine, the Swedish Society of Nursing and IOGT-NTO have come together to produce a report on the elderly’s increased sensitivity to the effects of alcohol which, may increase the risk of disease and accidents, even at relatively low consumption levels.
Invitation to Conduct Research
The Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Drug and Alcohol Task Force, in conjunction with Southside Partnership and Dublin Rathdown Community Addiction Team, invites submissions from suitably qualified parties to conduct a research project to commence...
Cannabis Policy and Legislation in the Nordic Countries
Cannabis is used throughout the Nordic countries, with a particular increase in use among young adults. Markets and attitudes towards the drug have evolved, therefore there is a need to understand follow societies response to its use. This...
Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco - Europe Conference
On 12-14th September 2019, the 19th SRNT Europe conference will be held in Oslo, Norway.
The conference will be centred around the theme of ‘Tobacco use in clinical practice and populations’, and will cover the great breadth of tobacco and nicotine research in the following topics:
· Pre-clinical/basic science
· Clinical
Smoking Cessation Intervention for People with Severe Mental Ill Health
People who have experienced serious mental health issues are three times more likely to smoke than the wider population. This summary, plus infographic, describes the Smoking Cessation Intervention for People with Severe Mental Ill Health...
Drug Use In Nigeria
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) have conducted the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in Nigeria.
Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders: Current Practices and Promising Perspectives
UNODC has put together a discussion paper that aims to raise awareness about the latest scientific evidence concerning the treatment of psychostimulant use disorders.
UNODC Information and Education Material
UNODC has compiled a selection of educational materials and flyers that provide information on drug dependence treatment and care. The resource has been translated into several languages and covers topics including: patient rights and...
