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Society for the Study of Addiction to take on research update role

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
School-Based

From 1 May 2021 Drug and Alcohol Findings expects to end its core research update service, many aspects of which will instead become available from the Society for the Study of Addiction (http://www.addiction-ssa.org) - our co-funder and...

Treatment and care for people with drug use disorders in contact with the criminal justice system

Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Policy
Law
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
Partner Organisation

This publication is intended to serve as an introductory reference, outlining the options available to States that are in line with the international drug control conventions and other relevant international instruments.

The focus of the...

World Situation with Regard to Drug Abuse

Format
Book
Themes
Addiction
Data
Partner Organisation

This report contains a summary of the information available to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on the extent of drug use and its health consequences.

The report includes information on:

  • Emerging drig trends
  • Challen...

The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the Use/Possession of Cannabis by Children

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Populations
Family
Policy
Law
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
Partner Organisation
ISSUP South Africa and South Africa ITTC are pleased to present their Webinar on The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the use/possession of cannabis by children.

Alcohol Use Among Nigerian Students

Format
News
Themes
Policy
Public Health

According to the World Health Organisation, Nigeria ranks second on the list of African countries for heavy episodic drinking.

Despite concerning figures, the picture is less clear when analysing particular populations, such as university...

Alcohol: A Public Health Issue

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Data
Public Health

The Journal of Public Health has put together a selection of papers that highlights some of the most cited alcohol-related research published in the Journal of Public Health in recent years.

The collection starts with articles examining...

Tobacco Webinar Series: Tobacco Smoking Addiction - From Prevention to Treatment

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Men
Women
ISSUP presents the final session in the series of three Webinars focusing on Tobacco Use. The third Webinar will be hosted by ISSUP Pakistan and explore the topic of 'Tobacco Smoking Addiction - From Prevention to Treatment'.