All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

National report on drugs and activities related 2016

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Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Women
Statistics
Law Enforcement
Border Control
Supply & Market Disruption

OVERVIEW

Treatment of consumption

Government institutions:

The year 2016 showed a decrease in the number of patients except those included in the range of 19 to 25 years although total attention increased over the previous year given the...

Maternal and Paternal Cannabis Use during Pregnancy and Risk of Psychotic Symptoms in the Offspring

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Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Family
Public Health
Mental Health

Abstract

Background

Cannabis use has repeatedly been associated with psychotic symptoms, with persistent risks beyond the direct effects of exogenous cannabinoids. However, it remains unknown whether cannabis use during pregnancy is a...

Glossary of Terms Used in Drug Policy

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Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Policy

A glossary of drug policy terminology produced by the Drug Policy Network South East Europe is now available in English and Spanish. 

The Drug Policy Network South East Europe (DPNSEE) is an initiative of NGOs from the countries of South...

Premenstrual Syndrome and Alcohol Consumption: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Women
Public Health

Abstract

Objective: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common disorder worldwide which carries an important economic burden. We conducted a systematic review and a meta-analysis to assess the role of alcohol in the occurrence of PMS.

M...

The Untold Story: Harms Experienced in the Irish Population Due to Others’ Drinking

Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Populations
Family
Public Health
Law Enforcement

Conclusion

The reach of alcohol’s harm to others (AH2O) across Irish society is evident within families, among friends, in the workplace, and is felt by strangers in public spaces. Health, social and law enforcement services become...

The Health, Poverty, and Financial Consequences of a Cigarette Price Increase among 500 Million Male Smokers in 13 Middle Income Countries

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Public Health
Policy

Abstract

Objective: To examine the impact of a 50% increase in market prices of cigarettes on health, poverty, and financial protection.

Design: Compartmental model study.

Setting: 13 middle income countries, totalling two billion men.

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The Alcohol Environment Protocol: A New Tool for Alcohol Policy

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Policy

Abstract

Introduction and Aim

To report data on the implementation of alcohol policies regarding availability and marketing, and drink driving, along with ratings of enforcement from two small high‐income to three high‐middle income...