The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Highlights from WeCare’s Early-Year Gathering on Mental Health and Addiction Support
On February 27, 2026, WeCare Social Enterprise convened a professional gathering at Hanoi Medical University, bringing together practitioners from across Vietnam’s mental health and substance use field. Alongside the organizers, the group...
Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference joint with Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, Naarm (Melbourne), Victoria
On the traditional lands of the Bunurong People
Innovation, equity and the future of the HIV response
26th International AIDS Conference
AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually, comes at a crucial time for the HIV response.
The 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana
The 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana will be held in Albuquerque, NM, from July 17-19, 2026, at Hotel Albuquerque.
We will be celebrating our 10th anniversary where it all began. Consider submitting a symposium, panel, or individual abstract to be part of this growing community as we commemorate a decade of outstanding contributions to cannabis research.
Anti-Stigma Language Guide
We’re really pleased to launch our first report on stigma and language, which you can read on this page or download here. We hope it will be a useful guide for organisations that are less familiar with the drug and alcohol treatment sector...
Stigma, Substance Use, and the Struggle to Access Rehab
Phoenix Futures provide a wide range of harm reduction, treatment and advocacy services. We have a keen interest, and long history, in addressing stigma and on behalf of the Anti-Stigma Network we seek to broader anti-stigma movement. In...
Behavioral addiction episode By Ikenna Daniel Molobe
Behavioral addiction episode By Ikenna Daniel Molobe Many people who use drugs live in poverty, unemployment, and social isolation. Some become disengaged from education, training, and family life. When ill, they may resort to self...
Exploring the lived experiences and coping strategies of mental health caregivers in Ethiopia: implications for supportive interventions
Family caregivers of people with mental illness often face significant stress, stigma, and unequal responsibilities that affect their wellbeing and the quality of care they provide. This mixed-methods study in northwest Ethiopia explored...
4th International Conference on Neuroscience and Mental Health
Following the resounding success of our previous editions, including the recent gathering in Dubai, it is with great pleasure and anticipation that we welcome you all to join our 4th International Conference on Neuroscience and Mental Health, to be held on May 14–15, 2026, in the dynamic city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gambling in Europe
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Europe‘s gambling market, reshaping consumer behaviour, market structure, and regulatory priorities. Restrictions on land-based venues and the cancellation of major sporting events accelerated a...