The CDPE has conducted an international cross-comparison of illegal drug policies to create an online tool – the Drug Policy Metrics Map.
The map demonstrates the alignment and gaps between the metrics that countries use to assess the...
According to the Spanish Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Schools (ESTUDES), cannabis remains the most used illegal substance among Spanish adolescents, with around 3 out of 10 students reporting lifetime use.
Several studies have warned...
Waterpipe smoking (otherwise known as shisha, hookah, narghile, goza, and hubble bubble ) is an increasing global health concern with evidence suggesting particularly high prevalence amongst adolescents.
Despite clear evidence for the...
Alcohol remains one of the most commonly used psychoactive substances in Europe. Despite being a major risk factor for burden of disease, with substantial impacts not only on individual drinkers but also on the broader society, alcohol...
This alcohol directory collates data and information on alcohol 
consumption and related harm on the island of Ireland.
Published resources in the directory are open access and originate from government-led departments and research. The...
The Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders has put together a topical collection on Food and Addiction.
The collection examines the mechanisms of addiction in relation to eating, gaming and substance use. It also covers research on...
The Health Research Board National Drugs Library has published a new factsheet that contains information on treatment, prevalence and mortality in Ireland.
The factsheet covers:
Research suggests methamphetamine use is higher amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders compared to non-Indigenous Australians.
The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the key information on the use of...
There has been a concerning steady increase in heroin-related deaths in countries around the world. Treatment is rarely simple, and it often requires multiple attempts before a person is able to abstain from using or reduce their use.
Long...
It is recognised that smoking and use of tobacco products among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) young adults is higher compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers.
Although it is believed that within the LGBTQ...
Although alcohol consumption among young people in the UK has been declining there remains a concerning level of binge drinking amongst 16–24-year-olds.
One intervention, that is cost-effective and has a wide reach, is the inclusion of...
Both alcohol and tobacco use is an increasing public health concern in low- or middle-income countries. Due to an annual economic growth rate of approximately 10%, Ethiopia is a target for both the alcohol and tobacco industries.
Although...
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has published the latest European Drug Report, which provides an analysis of the latest data on the drug trends across the European Union, Norway and Turkey.
The aim of...
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is undertaking a review to develop a College position on:
The purpose of the study is to see whether there is a link between people’s experiences of early negative life events and alcohol use.
The role of self-compassion will also be explored. Self-compassion relates to being kind to yourself...
The Society’s key goals are to promote effective policy and practice and to support the development of stronger addiction science.
Through its Academic Fellowship scheme, launched in 2012, the Society is enabling high-calibre early and mid...
The purpose of this survey is to paint a better picture of what it is like to support someone with drug or alcohol problems. A clearer understanding of the issue will help the charity and social sector to effectively support you.
You...
