Practice

Helping to Support and Transform the Lives of People Affected by Alcohol

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30 October 2019

Drinking to excess takes a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. Many adult problem drug users have long histories of substance misuse which often starts before the age of 18. Providing well-funded...

Introduction of Minimum Unit Price for Alcohol approved in Welsh Assembly Vote

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The Welsh Government will introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol of 50p from 2 March 2020, with regulations today being approved by the National Assembly for Wales. The new law supports the Welsh Government’s work to address harmful...

5th Annual Youth Health Conference

27 November 2019

Melbourne

Australia

The Australian Association for Adolescent Health warmly invites you to Melbourne for the 5th Annual Youth Health Conference.

In 2019 we continue our underpinning theme of Owning Future Change – we all have a part to play in taking forward the youth health agenda.

First Results of Regulating Alcohol Marketing on Social Media in Finland

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Social media is being used by the alcohol industry as a platform to promote their products. This has raised concerns about adolescents’ exposure to alcohol advertising, as social media is extensively used by young people. Through the...

New Regulations to Stop Alcohol Being Advertised Around Children Introduced in Ireland

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Ireland has introduced new legislation to reduce child exposure to alcohol advertisements and products. Alcohol advertising in or on public transport, at public transport stations, and within 200 metres of a school, creche, or local...

Resource Tool on Alcohol Taxation and Pricing Policies

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1 June 2017

Alcohol taxation and pricing policies have several public health, economic and social benefits as they have the capacity to: Generate tax revenue Reduce alcohol consumption and associated harms (covering both externalities and internalities...

UNODC-WHO Joint Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care

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Both the WHO and UNODC strive to address the complex issues presented by drug use and dependence. The vision: The effective and humane treatment for all people with drug use disorders. Nothing less than would be expected for any other...

One in Three: Adfam’s Manifesto for 2020 and beyond

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Following the concerning findings that one in three adults in Great Britain have been negatively affected by the substance use of someone we know, Adfam has launched their 2020 manifesto. Adfam's five asks are: Make funding available for...

Position of the European Society for Prevention Research on Ineffective and Potentially Harmful Approaches in Substance Use Prevention

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"Prevention methods using shock tactics are proven to be ineffective. Nevertheless, strategies based on predominantly providing information about the dangers of substance use are widespread in Europe. The European Society for Prevention...

National Conference: Hepatitis C Case-finding in Addiction Related Services

20 November 2019

Stirling

United Kingdom

This FREE one day conference, organised by Hepatitis Scotland, is aimed at staff who work in, or have strategic responsibility for, primary and secondary care addiction services.

The day will explore the background to developing successful hepatitis C case-finding initiatives, demonstrating real world successes and issues for practitioners to consider.