All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

Gender and Alcohol Infographics

Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Populations
Men
Women
Public Health
Policy
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.

The Nationwide Study Report on Relapse and Associated Factors among Drug Users in Bangladesh

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

Geographical location and diverse cultural influence make Bangladesh vulnerable for substance use related problems. It is impairing public health, corrupting institutions, retarding socio-economic development, and in some cases, impacting...

Online Survey: What do you think about cannabis policy?

Format
News
Themes
Policy

This study investigates what members of the public think about issues related to cannabis policy, including things like legalisation and decriminalisation.

Anyone can take part as long as they live in the UK and are aged over the age of 18...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Therapy ‘Toolbox’ Helps Rescue Poorly Recovering Patients at London Maintenance Clinic

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Behavioural Therapy Interventions
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

Instead of a set programme, a clinic in London tried offering patients prescribed methadone or buprenorphine but still using heroin or cocaine a selection from a suite of well-supported psychological interventions tailored to the patient...

Not without my Mobile Phone: Alcohol Binge Drinking, Gender Violence and Technology in the Spanish Culture of Intoxication

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Women

Abstract

The practice of binge drinking has in recent decades consolidated what is known as the ‘culture of intoxication’ among young people of Spain. This has coincided with the increase in the use of mobile-phone technology and of social...

The Tobacco Atlas

Format
Website
Themes
Addiction
Data
Public Health
The Tobacco Atlas is a resource to help us understand the full implications of tobacco use and the solutions that can help to resolve the problem.

Involving Service Users in Mental Health Policy Making

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Mental Health
Policy

There has been increasing support for the engagement of people who use mental services in the process of policy improvement. It would seem to make sense that those most directly affected by policy responses should have their views...