Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics

Understanding the causes and patterns of substance use and related disorders. 

The Global Trend of Stimulant Use

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Online

Stimulant use is evolving rapidly with changes in drug markets and new patterns of production and trafficking. This webinar will explore the latest global trends in the use of stimulants and provide a primer for their health and social consequences.

Time: June 17, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST

Speakers:

Nursing and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Scoping Review

Scientific article
Purpose: In 2015, all UN member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote global economic, social, and environmental progress. This scoping review explores how the nursing profession is connected to the SDGs and...

50th Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol

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Glasgow
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United Kingdom

The Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol  was established in 1986 and originated in the epidemiology section of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions (ICAA). The KBS society is an international organization of scientists engaged in research on the social aspects of alcohol use and alcohol problems.

Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs

Opinion piece, commentary
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Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...