Family

Contribution of Gaming to Overall Leisure Screen Time in Primary School Children

Scientific article

18 October 2023

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to (i) analyse the prevalence of gaming in young elementary school-aged children; (ii) assess the effect of gaming frequency on excessive screen use; and (iii) identify sociodemographic variables associated...

Handbook on Youth Participation in Drug Prevention Work

Booklet

1 January 2021

The goal of the present handbook is to offer encouragement, examples, rationales and concrete advice on how to increase youth participation in substance use prevention, harnessing the insights of young people on the most important target...

The Importance of Professionals and Community Members as Recovery Allies

24 January 2024

Online

The session will begin with a presentation on the ecosystem and recovery capital and will then identify real world examples of ways allies in communities have supported recovery by changing the community environment and creating opportunities to boost recovery capital.

New Guidance on Alcohol

Guide

11 October 2023

"Drink Less, Live More" is the message of a new advertising campaign launched by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) to promote Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Starting in early October, the digital campaign...

Health & Wellness in Recovery: Programs & Topics

Guide

13 September 2022

The American Addictions Centers provide insights into how a healthy diet and exercise can enhance overall health and recovery. This resource offers an overview of the root of addiction and how to overcome it through healthy life habits...

Online launch of a new report exploring women’s experience of drug and alcohol treatment

5 October 2023

Online

Thu, 5 Oct 2023 13:30 - 15:00 EEST

“It Looks Like an Accessory”: Perception of Heated Tobacco Products and its Marketing Communication among Generation Z

Scientific article

18 April 2023

BACKGROUND: Heated tobacco products along with electronic cigarettes represent the current trend in nicotine use. These novel products are appealing to teenagers and young adults especially. Generation Z representatives are characterized as...

Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit Cannabis

Toolkit

3 September 2023

Recent research has revealed an increase in child hospitalisations resulting from accidental cannabis poisoning in various regions of Canada. Toddlers find cannabis edibles enticing due to their resemblance to common treats like candies...

CCSA Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Toolkit

Children and parents affected by drug use: An overview of programmes and actions for comprehensive and non-stigmatising services and care

Report

After exploring the views of women and children, respectively, in Volumes II and III of this series, the fourth volume offers a perspective of how to develop more comprehensive, child-centred approaches in drug policies in general and in...

Listen to the silence of the child: Children share their experiences and proposals on the impact of drug use in the family

Following an initial publication in 2022 on children whose parents use drugs, the Pompidou Group has continued research on this topic by giving 110 women who use drugs, in 11 different countries, the opportunity to provide their testimonies...