public health

8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Vancouver
Canada

The 8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder will take place March 6-9, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada.

The event will bring together global experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From the pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration.

Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low

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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...

Infographic: Drugged Driving

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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 released...

Dying for a Drink

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Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) has published its latest report, ‘Dying for a drink’. Scottish people tend to consume more alcohol than people in England and Wales. Alcohol is a harmful substance and, consumed in excess...

Novel Psychoactive Substances Symposium

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Philadelphia
United States

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education is hosting an international 2-day symposium on the status of the Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) crisis in the United States. The event will take place in Philadelphia on the 13th and 14th of November.

The focus of the event will be in on synthetic cannabinoids, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants and hallucinogens.

The Key Drivers of Alcohol Supply and Demand

Scientific article
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Alcohol outlets will open to sell alcohol and meet market demand. The supply and demand are linked so that greater supply will induce yet greater demand. Analysis of neighbourhood structure is important so as to help shape public health...

Australia’s Changing Relationship with Alcohol

Scientific article
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There has been a steady decline in alcohol consumption in Australia over the past decade. It is important to understand what is encouraging individuals to change their drinking behaviour so as to support the maintenance of these positive...