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The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.

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Consideration of vaping products as an alternative to adult smoking: a narrative review

Scientific article

16 November 2023

Tobacco harm reduction is a public health strategy aimed at lessening the health impact of cigarette smoking. This approach involves using non-combustible alternatives to cigarettes, such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), which...

The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction

Scientific article

28 October 2023

Language is a multifaceted tool that not only reflects human thoughts but actively molds them. It functions as both a window and a barrier in human communication, revealing the depths of cultural, historical, and personal beliefs while also...

New guidelines for the health management of opiates

7 November 2023

Washington, D.C.

United States

The Inter-American Commission on Control (CICAD), the Valencia, Spain City Council, and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) invite you to join the webinar “New guidelines for the health management of opiates” this Tuesday, November 7, starting at 10:00 (Washington, DC time).

New draft guidance on harmful gambling

Guide

5 October 2023

The new draft guideline on harmful gambling recommends health professionals should ask people about gambling if they attend a health check or GP appointment about a mental health condition. These guideline aims to ensure that those needing...

SCHARR Mini Master Class in Health Research - Changing alcohol serving size to reduce drinking

12 December 2023

Online, https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/fbae374ad6ed4eeea1ed792b69cc2b6c

Join this online for a monthly online masterclass by health research experts based in The Sheffield Centre for Health-Related Research (ScHARR) at The University of Sheffield as we explore topics in the changing world of public health research.

Open Consultation: UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment

News

16 October 2023

The consultation on the UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment is now open. Consultation description This consultation asks you to review individual chapters from the draft UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment. Each chapter of...

Contribute to the 2024 CND Mid-term Review

News

20 October 2023

RESPOND TO THE ONLINE CONSULTATION The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues...

Sustainable Integrated Care Through Community Partnerships

15 November 2023

Online

Description

With the focus of substance use disorder

Rewiring Your Life

25 October 2023

Online

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 @ 3:00-4:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)

Description

This training will explore self-care, communication, thought processes, time management, stress management, boundaries, and self-love.

Cost of Substance Use on the Economic Productivity of Canadians – Findings at a Glance

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

5 October 2023

In 2020, the Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH) data reported that substance use resulted in a loss of $22.4 billion in productivity. This represents 45.6% of the overall cost and harms of substance use, which amounted to $49.1...