The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Special Subpopulations: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract Aim To collate prevalence estimates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) among special subpopulations (defined by service use). Design Systematic literature review and meta‐analysis of original, quantitative studies published...
Smoke Signals: What Does Legalised Cannabis Mean for Mental Health?
Smoke Signals: what does legalised cannabis mean for mental health? Chaired by: Ian Hamilton, University of York Panellists: Prof Val Curran, Professor of Psychopharmacology, UCL Dr Marta Di Forti, Psychiatrist, London Dr Suzi Gage...
A Public Health Approach to Alcohol Use and its Related Harms in Iran
In Iran, alcohol consumption, production, and trade are criminalised for Muslim citizens; however, bootleg alcohol and harmful alcohol consumption is a burden that should not be overlooked. Currently the Iranian Ministry of Health has...
Health Promotion Through The Life Course
Promoting health through the life course means to invest in prevention and to provide treatment and care services whenever and for whoever necessary.
This WHA72 side event explores the realities of adolescence and youth as well as older age in relation to noncommunicable diseases risk factors.
Combined Effects of Marijuana and Nicotine on Memory Performance and Hippocampal Volume
Highlights Examined drug effects of tobacco, marijuana and combined marijuana + nicotine use. Hippocampal volumes were smaller in marijuana users (with or without nicotine). Abnormal brain-behavior relationships in combined marijuana +...
Digital Marketing in the Spotlight
The Digital Marketing in the Spotlight conference is organised by EUCAM, EUROCARE and the Amsterdam Centre for Health Communication (ECHC) and will take place on the 19th of September in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The event will open up a conversation about the impact of digital marketing on the drinking behaviour of young people and ways it can be regulated.
Alcohol Taxation Infographic
Alcohol taxation holds massive potential for global health, for helping achieve the sustainable development goals and also for significantly contributing to financing health and development. This infographic, designed by IOGT International...
Workplace Alcohol and Other Drug Factsheets
To assist workplaces to respond to alcohol and other drug-related harm in the workplace, The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction, has produced a series of factsheets about commonly used drugs and their impact on safety...
International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2019)
The International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) is a major bilingual international AIDS conference which takes place in Africa.
This year the 20th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa will take place in Kigali, Rwanda.
INTEREST Workshop
Known as the “African CROI” the INTEREST Conference brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research in Africa to share pivotal findings, promote collaboration, and transfer experiences across several fields and many continents.
