Prevention

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

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Preparing for the future — applying a foresight approach in the drugs field

Video and audio recordings

Objective: This webinar marks the official launch of the EMCDDA’s foresight toolkit for the drugs field entitled How to run a trends workshop in the drugs field. The event also aims to promote a foresight approach and increase foresight...

Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Use from an Intercultural Approach

ISSUP Webinar

18 August 2022

ISSUP Chile presented a webinar focused on an intercultural approach to the consumption of alcohol and other drugs, and its implications for the development of public policies. Reflection and understanding of the phenomenon of alcohol and...

Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Use from an Intercultural Approach

18 August 2022

Santiago

Chile

ISSUP Chile presented a webinar focused on an intercultural approach to the consumption of

Planet Youth Annual Conference 2022

14 September 2022

Reykjavik

Iceland

Planet Youth Annual Conference 2022

14th to 16th of September

The theme is “Creating a Better Future for Youth“ and during the conference, Planet Youth will share with you the basics, the methodology and the latest on substance use prevention based on the Icelandic Prevention Model.

Three whole days of presentations, networking and socialising.

Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises: Settings in need of care for a comprehensive drug use prevention in Nigeria

Scientific article

27 June 2022

Paper presented at the commemoration of the 2022 International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.

ISSUP Martin Agwogie Nigeria Paper Prevention

School staff perceptions of the nature and consequences of students’ use of e-cigarettes

Scientific article

19 July 2022

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the nature and consequences of student vaping in Australian primary and secondary schools by consulting staff working in these settings. Methods: A national sample of 196 school staff...

Use of Electronic Cigarettes Among Cannabis-Naive Adolescents and Its Association With Future Cannabis Use

Scientific article

22 July 2022

Abstract Importance Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has been reported to increase the likelihood of future cigarette smoking among adolescents. The prospective association between e-cigarette use and cannabis use has been less clear...

Promoting family resilience to prevent emotional, mental, and behavioral problems in adolescence

21 July 2022

Washington, D.C.

APSI presents the next in its series of Prevention Talks

"Promoting family resilience to prevent emotional, mental, and behavioral problems in adolescence: A look at structural barriers and facilitators for intervention delivery".

Time & Location

Jul 21, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Zoom Meeting (Registration page)

Listen First - Supporting children and youth to grow healthy, happy, and safe!

ISSUP Webinar

12 August 2022

Join us to celebrate International Youth Day 2022. Hear an update on the 'Listen First' initiative, with a contribution from a youth member on their experience of using Listen First resources.

Listen First - Supporting children and youth to grow healthy, happy, and safe!

12 August 2022

Prague

Czechia

Join us to celebrate International Youth Day 2022. Hear an update on the 'Listen First' initiative, with a contribution from a youth member on their experience of using Listen First resources.