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Women Using Heroin in Kenya: Why It’s Important to Intervene Early in Life

News

Recreational drug use in Kenya is common among men, women, and youth from both rural and urban environments. Heroin is the primary drug taken by injection in Kenya and it is linked with increased rates of HIV transmission. Recent research...

When More Isn’t Enough: Women and Addiction, with Stephanie Covington

23 October 2019

Webinar

United States

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

To register, please visit:

https://forum.issup.net/t/webinar-when-more-isnt-enough-women-and-addiction-with-stephanie-covington/5349

Depression and Binge-drinking among Military Spouses and Partner

News

It is recognised that harmful alcohol consumption is more common amongst those who have served in the UK armed forces. However this is not just an issue for the individual who has served in the army. In a recent study conducted by...

Webinar: WHO- Integrating NCD care with pre-conception and maternal health services

29 May 2019

Webinar

Learn why integrating NCD care with reproductive & maternal health services is crucial in responding to the global issue of women and NCDs

Time: May 29, 1pm BST.

Women in Addiction

17 June 2019

London

United Kingdom

The Society for Study of

Gender and Alcohol Infographics

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

Based on recent research, Glasgow Caledonian University, Strathclyde University, SHAAP and Glasgow Centre for Population Health, have produced infographics to tackle stereotypes about men, women and drinking in Scotland.

#DontPinkMyDrink Campaign

News

After years of objectifying and sexualising women in their advertising, the alcohol industry is now targeting women more directly, linking their products to women's friendships, feminism and empowerment. However, women’s empowerment will...

Women, Violence, Drugs & Prison: What Works beyond Risk and Vulnerability?

6 March 2019

Birmingham

The Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology invites you to the second event in the Birmingham Criminology Seminar Series.

Psychiatric Comorbidity and Intimate Partner Violence among Women Who Inject Drugs in Europe

Scientific article

1 June 2018

It is recognised that women who inject drugs are a highly vulnerable group of people and a section of the population who are at higher risk of showing comorbidities. This further impacts their well-being and can create a barrier to seeking...

Migración femenina a Estados Unidos y consumo de drogas

Scientific article

10 August 2008

Abstract Con el objetivo de conocer la experiencia migratoria a Estados Unidos de mujeres mexicanas, de identificar si cuentan con redes sociales cercanas de usuarias de drogas, así como valorar la presencia de consumo de dichas sustancias...