Villanueva-Blasco, V. J., Villanueva-Silvestre, V., Belda Ferri, L., Vázquez- Martínez, A., Isorna Folgar, M., Canay, R. y Abad Villaverde, B. (2024). Consumo de alcohol durante el COVID-19 en Latinoamérica según edad y situación de empleo. Revista Española de Drogodependencias, 49(1), 15-30. https://doi.org/10.54108/10073
This research evaluated alcohol consumption in the Latin American and Latin Caribbean adult population during COVID-19 confinement, taking into account age and employment status. Non-probabilistic design with convenience sampling, with a sample of 4975 participants. Age, employment status and alcohol consumption were analysed during confinement and retrospectively before the pandemic. The results show that regardless of the country, young people aged 18-29 decreased consumption during confinement; while the largest in- crease was in adults aged 45-54 years. Full-time workers consumed more than...
Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!
UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...
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(ISSUP staff) - 1 juillet 2024
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Report
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UNODC
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
VERÓNICA BRASESCO, MARÍA; ESPINO PAZOS, SEBASTIÁN, Acta Psiquiátrica y Psicológica de América Latina, 2022, Vol 68, Issue 3, p187
The present work seeks to analyse whether there is a relationship between the development of depression disorder and Internet addiction. For its development, the results of the Beck Depression Inventory were evaluated in a group of 60 subjects who were also administered the Young Internet Addiction Test between the months of September and October 2021. The population consisted of young adults (between 18 and 29 years old) residing in the City of Buenos Aires and Gran Buenos Aires. Among the general results we can mainly highlight the clear relationship between both variables.
Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...
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- 8 décembre 2023
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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Argentina presenta la Parte II de su serie de webinars de dos partes sobre uso nocivo de dispositivos tecnológicos y consumo de sustancias en niños y adolescentes.
Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom
- 8 décembre 2023
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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Argentina presenta la Parte II de su serie de webinars de dos partes sobre uso nocivo de dispositivos tecnológicos y consumo de sustancias en niños y adolescentes.
The NIDA International Program will bring together attendees from around the globe for the in-person 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14-17 in Montreal, Canada.
The Forum research symposium, poster session, and...
Civil society came together on Wednesday, 15th November at the Gran Hotel del Paraguay, Asunción, to articulate effective strategies, not only to prevent addictions but also in defense of the fundamental rights of children and adolescents.
Los invitamos este miércoles 15 de noviembre 2023, de 8:30 hrs a 11:30 al seminario internacional sobre prevención de adicciones en el ámbito escolar desde la perspectiva de la ciencia.
Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests
Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024
Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada.
The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities.
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(ISSUP staff) - 6 novembre 2023
ISSUP hosted a General National Chapters meeting on October 26, 2023. This meeting was held online and formed part of a bi-annual call for ISSUP National Chapters around the world.
Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer le dernier ajout à notre section de développement professionnel, une zone dédiée appelée « Listes de prévention ». Cette ressource est conçue pour ceux qui souhaitent explorer des programmes de prévention fondés sur des données probantes et accéder à de l’information sur les interventions de prévention efficaces.
Dans cette section, vous trouverez une collection de ressources, toutes développées par des organisations réputées spécialisées dans la conservation et l’évaluation des pratiques de prévention.
Nous apprécions la richesse des connaissances et des...
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- 31 octobre 2023
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Buenos Aires
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L’ISSUP Argentine vous invite cordialement à la deuxième partie de sa série de webinaires en deux parties sur l’utilisation nocive des appareils technologiques et la consommation de substances chez les enfants et les adolescents.