Practice

Recommendations for NIDA's Cannabis Policy Research Agenda

News
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has released a new report Recommendations for NIDA's Cannabis Policy Research Agenda. The document has been prepared by the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse Workgroup which was formed in...
Recommendations for NIDA's Cannabis Policy Research Agenda

Mentor Launches Quality Mark for Alcohol and Drugs Education

News
Mentor UK, an organisation focused on drug prevention and education, have launched a Quality Mark for alcohol and drugs education. The quality mark has been developed in addition to a set of developmental quality standards for schools and...
Mentor UK

The International Model of Alcohol Harms and Policies

Book
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The Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria have released The International Model of Alcohol Harms and Policies. Comprising of a set of guidelines, methods, and tools this resource was produced with the...

Brief Intervention: Process and Techniques

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Webinar

This webinar will start by defining “brief intervention,” discussing where it can be used, and exploring the school of thought from which it was developed.

Short Course: Alcohol Problems, Policy and Practice

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London
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United Kingdom

This module is coordinated by the Addictions Department jointly with the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS).

Leading academics from King's College London and across other universities in the UKCTAS will present and discuss the latest evidence.

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Workshop: Working Effectively with People Who Use Drugs

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London
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United Kingdom

A free workshop aimed at GPs, Allied Health Practitioners, CCG leads for drugs, commissioners, consultants, service managers and other interested parties. 

The workshop will explore:

Appropriate Use of Drug Testing in Clinical Addiction Medicine

Scientific article
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Purpose The purpose of the Appropriate Use of Drug Testing in Clinical Addiction Medicine is to provide guidance about the effective use of drug testing in the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and promotion of recovery for patients...