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. 

Liver Cancer Summit 2020

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Prague
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Czechia

The program will feature state of the art lectures on updated key aspects of HCC and CCA by renowned experts and rising stars covering a broad spectrum of topics.

Panel discussion with experts will open a discussion on the new directions and avenues for research and clinical practice.

Prevalence of Binge Drinking in Singapore

Scientific article
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The prevalence of binge drinking- the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time- is increasing across Asia. Previous research has shown revealed links between heavy drinking and poor mental health outcomes...

Coming of Age: A Symposium on Cannabis and the Brain

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Brisbane
, 
Australia

To mark the tenth anniversary of the Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research (CYSAR), CYSAR and QBI present a series of talks on two important topics that show the intersections between the brain sciences and the study of youth substance use:

Alcohol Data Directory

Website
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This alcohol directory collates data and information on alcohol consumption and related harm on the island of Ireland. Published resources in the directory are open access and originate from government-led departments and research. The...

8th European Alcohol Policy Conference Report

Book
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SHAAP and Eurocare have published a summary report covering the discussions that took place during the 8th European Alcohol Policy Conference (8EAPC) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Scotland, on 20th and 21st November 2018...

9th City Health Conference

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Melbourne
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Australia

The 9th City Health Conference will take place in Melbourne, 3rd-4th October.

City Health International is a network of individuals and organisations engaged in the study of and the response to structural health issues and health behaviour in the urban environment.

 

Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People in England

Book
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The National Health Service has been closely following the smoking, drinking and drug use trends amongst young people in England. The series of surveys began in 1982. The most recent 2018 survey questioned 13,664 year 7 to 11 pupils, mostly...

12th Annual Behaviour, Biology and Chemistry

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San Antonio
, 
United States

This two-day conference, held 29th Feb - 3rd March in San Antonio, Texas focuses on translational aspects of addiction research among chemists, biologists, and behavioural scientists.