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Alcohol Occasionals: Seminars 2013–2018

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Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Mental Health
Policy
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Almost a fifth more alcohol is sold per adult in Scotland than in England and Wales. It is believed 1 in 4 people drink at hazardous or harmful levels and in 2016 alone there were over 1,200 alcohol-related deaths in Scotland. 

Scottish...

Self‐Medication with Alcohol or Drugs for Mood and Anxiety Disorders

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Mental Health
Data

Substance use is one way that people deal with the difficult symptoms present in mood and anxiety disorders. As people become more reliant on the effects of the substances to relieve distress the use can develop into dependence. Self‐medica...

The Global Drug Survey for 2019

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News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Policy
Data
The Global Drug Survey for 2019 (GDS2019) was launched on the 29th of October.

The Great Opportunity for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women

To work in the substance abuse field, is at the same time, the big challenge and a great opportunity for growing, helping people and making a difference in the world.

The Hubert h. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a great opportunity for...

A great opportunity for professional treatment and prevention of substance use.

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women

Work in the field of substance abuse is, at the same time, a great challenge and a great opportunity to grow, help people and make a difference in the world. The scholarship program Hubert h. Humphrey, is a great opportunity for...

Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Mental Health
Data

Benzodiazepines, such as sedatives and sleeping aids, are a widely prescribed group of medicines designed for short-term treatment. Although most people manage benzodiazepines as prescribed, some individuals misuse the drugs and can develop...

Information and Advice for the Families of People Living with Hepatitis C

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Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

Hepatitis C is a highly infectious blood-borne virus that affects the cells of the liver causing inflammation. Although many people with the virus may have no symptoms at all people can experience jaundice, depression, fatigue, skin...

Stopping Cannabis Use Is Associated with Improved Memory

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Data
Prevention
Public Health
Partner Organisation

The controversial subject of cannabis legalisation has led to the increased urgency in understanding the full health and social implications of the drug use. Cannabis use is particularly prevalent amongst adolescence - a period of time...

Infographic: Drugged Driving

Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Prevention
Public Health
Statistics
Partner Organisation

Driving under the influence of any drug that acts on the brain can impair one's motor skills, reaction time, and judgment, making drugged driving a serious public health and safety concern.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse have...