public health

New Horizons 2020: Call for applications

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Applications are now invited for Alcohol Change UK's New Horizons grants programme for innovative and future-facing academic research on 'Groups, Communities and Alcohol Harm'. The new grants programme will fund up to four research projects...

Alcohol Sales Ban in South Africa

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Countries around the world have been introducing measures to reduce the harm of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although most countries are calling on individuals to avoid public gatherings and be mindful of social distancing, several countries have...

Review of Drugs: Phase One Report

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In February 2019, the UK government appointed Professor Dame Carol Black to undertake an independent review of drugs. The aim of the review was to inform the government’s thinking on what more can be done to tackle the harm that drugs cause...

Careers in Social Work: Career Resource

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Social Work is rich, stimulating, and one of the few careers which enables you to stand up for social injustice. The field of social work spans across multiple career options, depending on the type of social work degree you pursue and your...

Addiction Debates: Hot Topics from Policy to Practice

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Addiction Debates explores the tumultuous landscape of addiction research, policy and practice. Covering all the 'hot topics' of the day in a balanced and informative manner, Comiskey provides international perspectives on each topic...

COVID-19 Preparedness and Responses in Prisons

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Close to 11 million prisoners worldwide — as well as the officers who are charged with ensuring their safe, secure and humane custody — must not be forgotten during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries should recognize the particular risks...