All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

A Qualitative Study of Drivers of Psychoactive Substance Use among Mekelle University Students, Northern Ethiopia

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Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family

Abstract

Background

Psychoactive substance (PS) use is a public health concern among University students. Understanding the factors underlay the use helps to underpin effective preventive interventions. However, there is dearth of...

South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019

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News
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Data
Ethics
Policy
Public Health
Release, the UK’s centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law, is proud to invite applications to the 2019 South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy. Fellows will be hosted at Release in London, UK. 

Invitation to Conduct Research

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News
Themes
Data
Prevention
Public Health

The Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Drug and Alcohol Task Force, in conjunction with Southside Partnership and Dublin Rathdown Community Addiction Team, invites submissions from suitably qualified parties to conduct a research project to commence...

Alcohol and Older People

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Book
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Data
Public Health
The Swedish Society of Medicine, the Swedish Society of Nursing and IOGT-NTO have come together to produce a report on the elderly’s increased sensitivity to the effects of alcohol which, may increase the risk of disease and accidents, even at relatively low consumption levels.

Cannabis Policy and Legislation in the Nordic Countries

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Book
Themes
Policy
Public Health

Cannabis is used throughout the Nordic countries, with a particular increase in use among young adults.

Markets and attitudes towards the drug have evolved, therefore there is a need to understand follow societies response to its use.

Thi...

Better Prevention of Drug Use, Healthy and Safe Development of Children in Belarus

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News
Themes
Prevention
Populations
Family
UNODC had the honour of facilitating a seminar for policy makers in Belarus at the request of the Ministry of Interior of the country. The event was organised with the support of the UN Resident Coordinator and the contribution of UNAIDS, UNFPA and UNICEF.

Drug Use In Nigeria

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Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Data
Partner Organisation
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) have conducted the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in Nigeria.

Use of Electronic Vapor Products Before, During, and After Pregnancy Among Women with a Recent Live Birth — Oklahoma and Texas, 2015

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Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Most electronic vapor products (EVPs) contain nicotine, a developmental toxicant, and other harmful additives.

What is added by this report?

In 2015, 7.0% of women with a recent live birth...