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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Adolescent Substance Use

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Public Health

There is evidence to suggest clear social and economic inequalities in adolescent smoking and alcohol use. 

A recent study has used data from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) to examine socioeconomic...

Hidden Harm Practice Guide

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Guide
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Prevention
Populations
Family
Public Health

Parental problem alcohol and other drug use are associated with social, legal, economic and health-related problems. It can disrupt family routines and responsibilities, relationships with relatives and friends, and the family’s social...

Children and Young People Exposed Prenatally to Alcohol - Clinical Guidelines

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Book
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health

Alcohol consumption in pregnancy has the potential to cause significant fetal damage. It is estimated that approximately 3.2% of babies born in the UK are affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, though the guidance says currently few...

Convention on Drug Use Prevention

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News
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Prevention
Populations
Women

Grand Convention on Drug Use Prevention organized by Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) and Youth Council for Anti Narcotics (YOCFAN) at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in collaboration with PHEC, Directorate of Colleges Lahore...

Chemsex: More than just Sex & Drugs

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Guide
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Prevention
Populations
Family
Public Health
Partner Organisation

Supporting a friend, partner, or family member affected by problematic alcohol or drug use can be difficult. Adfam has released a new resource to inform and providing advice on how to look after your wellbeing and as well as that of your...

Call for Applications for the SPR Sloboda and Bukoski Cup

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News
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Prevention
Partner Organisation

Significant advances in prevention science are often due to a team of individuals working closely together across many years. In recognition of the importance of the collaborative process to the field, the Society for Prevention Research...

Podcast: Effectiveness of Brief Alcohol Interventions in Primary Care Populations

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Website
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health

The Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol Group specialises in reviews that assess, among other things, ways to reduce hazardous or harmful drinking of alcohol.

One of these reviews looks at the evidence on practitioner-delivered brief interventions...