Data

Systematically collected information used to understand patterns of substance use, substance use disorders, treatment needs, and drug market dynamics. This may include epidemiological data, service utilisation records, treatment outcomes, law enforcement intelligence, and public health surveillance. Data helps identify emerging trends, assess the effectiveness of prevention and treatment programmes, monitor trafficking and market activity, and guide evidence-informed policy and decision-making. Reliable data systems are essential for improving responses to substance use and ensuring that interventions are targeted, effective, and responsive to population needs. 

Tobacco Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Risks and Challenges

Scientific article
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In recent years, the tobacco pandemic’s magnitude and trajectory has shifted away from high-income countries to low- and middle-income countries and so have the tobacco industry’s marketing efforts and tactics. Research suggests that Sub...

Alcohol Use Disorders and the Heart

Scientific article
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The negative impact of harmful substance use on societies physical and mental wellbeing is a global issue. Substance use disorders are associated with a significant disease burden. In recognition of this, Addiction is initiating a new...

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Offspring Alcohol Use

Scientific article
Despite increasing awareness of the negative consequences of alcohol, rates of consumption among young adults remain high. Longitudinal studies provide insight into the risk and protective factors in a young persons life that might increase...

50 Años de Atención de las Adicciones

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Mexico City

This year Centers for Youth Integration, AC (CIJ) celebrates 50 years of uninterrupted work in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, research and addiction training. 

That is why the 20th International Congress on Addictions will commemorate these 50 years of attention to drug use. 

Symposium on Campus-based Interventions to Reduce Alcohol-related Harms Among College and University Students

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Quebec

Hear from international experts, network with colleagues working to reduce alcohol harms on Canadian campuses, and learn more about strategies and programs targeting individual students, the campus culture and surrounding communities. 

Speakers to include:


Dr Jennifer Merrill, Brown University, Rhode Island, U.S.
Students’ Motivation for Change 

Registration is now open and is free of charge.

Psychostimulant Use and the Brain

Scientific article
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Over the past decade there has been an increase in the manufacture and use of psychostimulants in countries around the world. Around two-thirds of illicit psychostimulant users are male with average age of use for methamphetamine and...