evidence-based practice

Vibrant and Healthy Kids Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity

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1 December 2019

Children are the foundation of the United States, and supporting them is a key component of building a successful future. However, millions of children face health inequities that compromise their development, well-being, and long-term...

Training on Basic Counselling Skills for Addiction Professional - Final Report

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In order to appropriately address the concerning global levels of substance use and substance use disorders, it is vital that staff are trained to deliver evidence-based treatment. At the start of November 2019, the Education and Training...

16th World Congress on Public Health 2020

12 October 2020

Rome

Italy

The 16th World Congress on Public Health will take place 12th-17th October 2020 in Rome, Italy.

Prevention that Works

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School is one of the key environments to discuss with young people the impact of substance use, and deliver evidenced prevention interventions . It is vital that the messages that are passed on to young people are appropriate and delivered...

Jersey and Guernsey Sign up to WHO's Tobacco Control

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A public health treaty set up to cut tobacco-related diseases and deaths has been extended to Jersey and Guernsey by the UK. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the distinguished global tobacco control instrument...

NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference

24 September 2020

Washington, D.C.

United States

NAADAC invites you to attend the virtual 2020 Annual Conference: Learn, Connect, Succeed, from September 24 - 26, 2020 right from your home or office!

This year's conference will feature trainings in these five subject tracks:

UNODC-WHO Joint Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care

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Both the WHO and UNODC strive to address the complex issues presented by drug use and dependence. The vision: The effective and humane treatment for all people with drug use disorders. Nothing less than would be expected for any other...

Position of the European Society for Prevention Research on Ineffective and Potentially Harmful Approaches in Substance Use Prevention

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"Prevention methods using shock tactics are proven to be ineffective. Nevertheless, strategies based on predominantly providing information about the dangers of substance use are widespread in Europe. The European Society for Prevention...

2nd Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry

22 October 2020

Orlando

The 2nd Edition of Global Conference on

Evidence in Action: CCSA Annual Report, 2018-2019

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In 2018–2019, CCSA worked with partners across Canada and internationally to gather and share the newest, best practices and advice on substance use to drive action where it matters for Canadians — tackling stigma, informing cannabis policy...