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Alcohol and the Environment
The Institute of Alcohol Studies presents Seminar Two in its four-part series on alcohol and sustainability. Seminar Two looks at the impact the production, packaging and distribution of alcohol has on both the local and global environment...
Alcohol industry sustainability commitments
The Institute of Alcohol Studies presents Seminar Three in its four-part series on alcohol and sustainability.
Seminar Three explores the voluntary commitments on sustainability made by alcohol producers, examining pledges in the wider...
Marketing and Consumption of No and Low Alcohol Drinks in the UK
With NoLo products increasing in popularity among producers and customers, a new report looks at how these drinks are marketed in the UK and how and why consumers drink them.
Using interviews with drinkers and non-drinkers, as well as...
EMCDDA launches PLATO e-learning platform and virtual community of practice
PLATO, a multilingual integrated platform, is designed to facilitate online training, e-learning and discussion through a virtual community of practice (VCP).
At present, PLATO hosts the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC), a programme...
Meeting with Force Commander Anti Narcotics Force Punjab
Meeting with Force Commander Anti Narcotics Force Punjab
Syed Zulfiqar Hussain Consultant, Anti Drugs/Narcotics Campaign met with Brig. Rashid Minhas Force Commander ANF Punjab along with 20 members delegation of Lahore Iqra Lions Club...
Inter- Provincial Conference organized by ET&Narcotics Control Punjab
Inter-Provincial Conference organized by ET&Narcotics Control.
Syed Zulfiqar Hussain Consultant Anti Drugs/Narcotics Campaign participated in first Inter-Provincial Conference - Areas of collective cooperation to fight the menace of...
Alcohol-attributable burden of cancer in Argentina
Abstract
Introduction
Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for several types of cancer. Alcohol consumption levels in Argentina are among the highest in the world, and malignant neoplasms are the second cause of death in the country...
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Tenth Session)
ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will focus on 'UNODC Innovative Approach to Drug Demand Reduction in Nigeria following COVID-19 Pandemic'.
FACTS IN HEALTHY CENTRES ABOUT DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE USE.
Nansana Division Coalition Against Drugs had the chance to visit one of the Health Centers in the Division called Nabweru Health Centre III and was able to interact with the in Charge Doctor and other medical workers on drug challenges and...
Opioid-related deaths: health and social responses
This miniguide is one of a larger set, which together comprises Health and social responses to drug problems: a European guide 2021.
It provides an overview of the most important aspects to consider when planning or delivering health and...
Take-Home Naloxone and the Prevention of Deaths from Heroin Overdose
Naloxone is a drug that can reverse the effects of opioid drugs like heroin, methadone, opium, codeine, morphine and buprenorphine, and is an important aid in preventing drug-related deaths.
Overdose deaths are often witnessed and can be...
Strong commitment in Pakistan towards quality assurance in line with the UNODC-WHO International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders
UNODC Pakistan, together with support from the Ministry of Narcotics, the Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination, the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section and generous funding support from the US...
Prof. Babor about PhD study program of Addictology in Prague, CZ
Prof. Thomas F. Babor answer the question of why PhD study in addictology at the 1st Faculty of Medicine is unique and what are its strengths.
You can see the whole interview in the two links bellow.
Barriers to Support for People Experiencing Problem Substance Use and Homelessness
ISSUP are pleased to present the Second Event in the Webinar Series on Substance Use and Homelessness: New Perspectives from Research and Practice.
Activated Threat Systems: The Intersection of Homelessness, Trauma, and Substance Use
ISSUP are pleased to present the First Event in the Webinar Series on Substance Use and Homelessness:
New Perspectives from Research and Practice.
UTC-1 Training by Nishan Rehab Pakistan, Jan 6,7,8, 2022 at Multan, Pakistan
“Training of Addiction Professionals for Pakistan Addiction Treatment Practitioners”
January 6, 7 & 8th, 2022
Multan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Description:
- Training Name: Training of Addiction Professionals for Pakistan
- L...
Evidence-based principles for effective drug demand reduction: applying theory to practice
Between December 8 and 10, 2021, ISSUP’s International (virtual) Conference took place to address the issues surrounding translating the theory and research with respect to an evidence-based approach to prevention, treatment and recovery support. The conference tackled its application to international practice of drug demand reduction.
AddictologyIssue 4/2021
New Trends in Education and Training Programs in Addictions at the Higher Education and University Levels
BACKGROUND
A broad range of professionals, training opportunities, and regional differences exist in the addiction study field worldwide. This educational variety poses a challenge in proposing a precise classification of study programs at...
AddictologyIssue 4/2021
The Master’s in Drug Dependence at the University of Barcelona: Historical Perspective and Future Challenges
BACKGROUND
The two-year, multidisciplinary Master’s in Drug Dependence (MDD) at the University of Barcelona was created in 1986, after some years of offering shorter seminars. It was a response to the heroin crisis of the 80s and 90s and...
AddictologyIssue 4/2021