Health promotion

Looking to the Future: Healthcare for Adolescents

Scientific article

11 December 2016

A recent review published in the Journal of Adolescent Health that looks at the effectiveness of interventions for improving the well-being of teenagers has reached a number of significant conclusions. These include: Sexual and reproductive...

Social Media, Sport and Alcohol Advertising

Scientific article

11 December 2016

A new study published in the Drug and Alcohol Review examines the social media presence of alcohol brands that sponsor spectator sports in Australia. It highlights the way in which these brands use sport and social media in their...

Report: Mixing Alcohol with Energy Drinks

Book

11 December 2016

VicHealth has released a report summarising a recent investigation into Australia’s consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks and its harmful consequences. The key findings include: Young people in metropolitan areas drink alcohol and...

Pain and Opioid Use – What You Need to Know

13 December 2016

Toronto

Canada

Join this free, informative webinar for nurses and other health care professionals.

In this webinar you’ll learn:

Sweet Flavoured Tobacco Products May Influence Adolescent Smoking Habits

Scientific article

11 December 2016

Younger people consider flavoured variations of tobacco products, for example, cigarettes and e-cigarettes less harmful and more appealing, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger...

The Developmental Risks of Second-Hand Smoke among Young Children

Scientific article

7 December 2016

A new study published in Indoor Air: International Journal of Indoor Environment and Health has found that the more children are exposed to household tobacco smoke during early childhood, the more likely they are to show anti-social...

Health at a Glance: Europe 2016

Book

The fourth edition of Health at a Glance presents key indicators of health and health systems throughout Europe. The quality of care has generally improved in most EU countries, yet disparities persist. Improved treatments for life...

Declining Addiction One Step at a Time

Scientific article

6 December 2016

A new study carried out at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has found that results from drug and alcohol addiction treatment programmes improve amongst teens when they stop smoking. The findings, which have been...

SAMHSA’s 13th Annual Prevention Day

6 February 2017

National Harbor

United States

This event will feature presentations, training sessions, technical assistance and resources to support prevention practitioners, community leaders, researchers and consumers in successfully addressing emerging prevention issues. SAMHSA’s Prevention Day highlights “Power of Prevention: Strengthening Community Voices.” This one-day event fea

Adolescents, Crime and Alcohol Consumption

Book

30 November 2016

Alcohol in the system was a year-long project that investigated the link between drinking and youth offending. Listed below are the project's key findings: Drink culture is rife in the UK. Access to alcohol information and support for young...