Addiction

Alcohol use disorder among people diagnosed with tuberculosis in a large urban case-finding project in central Uganda

Scientific article

5 March 2025

Background Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing tuberculosis (TB), delays diagnosis, and affects treatment adherence. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) among individuals with TB...

Validation of the alcohol use disorders identification test in a Danish hospital setting

Scientific article

14 February 2025

Background Early identification of alcohol problems is important for timely intervention. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and its shorter version, AUDIT-C, are widely used screening tools. This study tested the...

Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs

Opinion piece, commentary

24 January 2025

Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...

10th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (ICBA) 2025

7 July 2025

Nantes

France

We are pleased to announce that the 10th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (ICBA) is due to take place on 7-8-9 July 2025 in Nantes, France.

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence #CPDD25

14 June 2025

New Orleans

United States

CPDD provides a national and international forum for scientists of diverse backgrounds to advance the understanding of molecular-neurobiological aspects of

Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting 2025

12 March 2025

New Orleans

United States

The SRNT 2025 Annual Meeting will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel on March 12 - 15, 2025. The SRNT 2025 Annual Meeting will be a live meeting, with limited accommodations for those unable to travel to the meeting. We encourage you to submit your research to present during the meeting in March of 2025.

8th International Conference on Neurology and Psychology

17 March 2025

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

8th International Conference on Neurology and Psychology, will be organized around the theme ““Brain and Behavior: New Horizons in Neurology and Psychology””

Neuroscience-2025 is comprised of keynote and speakers sessions on latest cutting edge research designed to offer comprehensive global discussions that address current issues in Neuroscience-2025.

Trauma-Informed Approaches: The Impact of Parental Addiction on Children

16 January 2025

Online

Overview:

This presentation delves into the profound impact of parental

2025 NIDA International Forum Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests

News

18 December 2024

The NIDA International Program invites researchers from around the world to present their international drug use and addiction research during the 2025 NIDA International Forum.

Risk Factors for Substance Use among University Students in Ukraine during Wartime

Scientific article

29 August 2024

INTRODUCTION: The impact of ongoing conflict in the country on substance use among youth remains unclear. This study aims to identify the risk factors for substance use among university students and their association with mental health...