Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Cost‐Effectiveness of Alternative Smoking Cessation Scenarios in Spain
Abstract Aims To assess the cost‐effectiveness of alternative smoking cessation scenarios from the perspective of the Spanish National Health Service (NHS). Design We used the European study on Quantifying Utility of Investment in...
Characteristics of and Precipitating Circumstances Surrounding Suicide among Persons Aged 10–17 Years
Summary What is already known about this topic? Suicide is a major public health problem. It is the third leading cause of death among U.S. persons aged 10–17 years. In Utah, the rate of suicide among persons aged 10–17 years has increased...
Genomic and Bioinformatics Approaches for Analysis of Genes Associated with Cancer Risks Following Exposure to Tobacco Smoking
Cancer is a significant health problem in the Middle East and global population. It is well established that there is a direct link between tobacco smoking and cancer, which will continue to pose a significant threat to human health. The...
A Web-Based Toolkit to Provide Evidence-Based Resources about Crystal Methamphetamine for the Australian Community
ABSTRACT Background: The use of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and the associated harms for individuals, families, and communities across Australia has been the subject of growing concern in recent years. The provision of easily accessible...
The Proportion of Dementia Attributable to Common Modifiable Lifestyle Factors in Barbados
Abstract Objective: To understand what number and proportion of dementia cases in Barbados are attributable to modifiable lifestyle factors and what effect a reduction in these risk factors would have on future dementia prevalence. Methods...
44th Annual Alaska School on Addictions and Behavioral Health
The Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training (RADACT) p
Smoking and Dementia
Introduction Dementia is a set of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. This can include problems with memory loss, thinking, mental agility, language and understanding. Dementia is common – around 90...
