Using Technology in the Field of Substance Use
This special news article is focused on all things digital - exploring e-health, d-health, m-health and u-health.
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Development of social skills in school: experience of a prevention strategy
Research has shown that if children receive preventive interventions from an early age, aimed to promote the development of healthy lifestyle habits and development of appropriate skills, avoided engaging in risky behavior as the...
Webinar: Treatment and Prevention of Opioid Use Disorder: Overview
A webinar on opioid use disorder by Dr. Dennis McCarty is now available through the Addiction Technology Transfer Centre (ATTC) website.
The hour long webinar took place in April 2018 and discusses treatment and prevention. The webinar...
Examining Differences in Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC) Levels and Hazardous Drinking by Smoking Status among a Sample of College Student Bar Patrons
A study published in the Journal of Community Health, Examining Differences in Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC) Levels and Hazardous Drinking by Smoking Status Among a Sample of College Student Bar Patrons, explores the relationship...
The Contribution of Health Behaviours to Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health
This study explores the "role of health behaviours in explaining socioeconomic inequalities in health" through a systematic review.
Lifestyle Choices and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Survey with German and Chinese Students
This study explores the relationship between lifestyle choices and mental health in students from Germany and China.
Family Rejection as a Predictor of Suicide Attempts and Substance Misuse among Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adults
A study published in the LGBT Health Journal explores family rejection as a predictor for substance misuse in transgender and gender nonconforming adults.
Taking data from the National Transgender Discrimination Survey the study involved...
Alcohol Consumption Reduction among a Web-Based Supportive Community Using the Hello Sunday Morning Blog Platform: Observational Study
ABSTRACT
Background: Alcohol misuse is a major social and public health issue in Australia, with an estimated cost to the community of Aus $30 billion per annum. Until recently, a major barrier in addressing this significant public health...
May Student Membership Update
In our second Student Membership Update we have sourced some funding and research opportunities, and events that we are sure will be of interest.
