All Resources for 'Public Health'

SPYM Newsletter

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Book
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Prevention
Public Health

The latest SPYM newsletter provides an account of the visit from Deputy Secretaries and Directors, Government of India. It also discusses the ways art can be used therapeutically with children, new teacher training programmes and outreach...

New INL Drug Demand Reduction Video for Recovery Month

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News
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Partner Organisation
INL just released a video on its efforts to support prevention, treatment and recovery worldwide in this short video in support of recognizing recovery month

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day

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News
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Prevention
Public Health

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day originated in Canada with the first FASD Day taking place on 9th September 1999.

Since then the campaign has gathered global recognition with many countries now taking part in activities...

Cannabis Use among Adolescents: Risk Pattern, Implications and Possible Explanatory Variables

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Public Health
Data

According to the Spanish Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Schools (ESTUDES), cannabis remains the most used illegal substance among Spanish adolescents, with around 3 out of 10 students reporting lifetime use. 

Several studies have warned...

Calling for Volunteers for SPR Committees!

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News
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Prevention
Partner Organisation

The Society for Prevention Research offers various opportunities for our members to help advance the mission and the strategic plan of the Society by getting involved in our committees.

SPR is now in the process of convening our committees...

Prevalence of Binge Drinking in Singapore

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Scientific article
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Data
Mental Health
Prevention
Public Health

The prevalence of binge drinking- the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time- is increasing across Asia.

Previous research has shown revealed links between heavy drinking and poor mental health outcomes...

Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol

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Book
Themes
Prevention
Public Health

Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol is a joint initiative aiming to reduce underage drinking and heavy episodic drinking among young people, as both strongly affect the health and welfare of Europe’s population.

The evidence highlights...

Alcohol and You: An Interactive Body

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Website
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Prevention
Public Health

Almost every organ system is affected by alcohol. Drinking in moderation may cause problems to one's body, and drinking heavily over the years can cause irreversible damage. However, most diseases caused by excessive drinking can be...