Prevention

Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.

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A review of the Science of Substance Use Surveillance and Monitoring: Exploring advancements, Limitations and Future Directions

Video and audio recordings

28 June 2024

Authors Dr. Nadine Harker (⚑ South Africa) 1 1. University of Cape Town Abstract Substance use surveillance and monitoring are essential for comprehending the extent, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol consumption. Data derived...

Incorporating Prevention Science into Effective Systems and Practice

Video and audio recordings

28 June 2024

Authors Dr. Zili Sloboda (⚑ United States) 1 1. Applied Prevention Science International Abstract Over the past four decades progress has been made in improving our understanding of the determinants and processes associated with the onset...

Day 3, 09:00 - 10:30, ICUDDR, State of Science Across the Spectrum of Substance Use

ISSUP Event

28 June 2024

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024 Description: The field of drug demand reduction is ever-evolving, particularly in the era of the increasing penetration of synthetic drugs into the global market, necessitating the...

AddictionZ 2025

13 May 2025

Gold Coast

Australia

Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th May, 2025JW Marriott Resort & Spa Gold Coast

Embracing the Hope and Healing Journey

Considering the Youth

Opinion piece, commentary

5 November 2024

Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.