Policy
Workshop on Gender Equality and Early Career Development
Aimed at young and early career researchers this two day workshop aims to build capacity for those working in an interdisciplinary field.
A New Approach to Formulating and Appraising Drug Policy
Abstract Background Drug policy, whether for legal or illegal substances, is a controversial field that encompasses many complex issues. Policies can have effects on a myriad of outcomes and stakeholders differ in the outcomes they consider...
The Restriction of Hours, Sales and Liquors: Lima 2010-17: Traffic Accidents (TA) and other Violent Deaths
Abstract Objective: Determine the relationship between the hours of sale of spirits "Safe Time" and those killed by traffic accidents (TA). Material and Methods: Descriptive research based on the monthly report made by the Metropolitan...
Nicotine and Tobacco: Current Issues, Policy & Practice
Building on our previous CPD courses on tobacco control and alcohol policy, the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies is delighted to be offering the CPD course on nicotine and tobacco again in 2018!
Cigarette Brand Preference and Pro-Tobacco Advertising among US Middle and High School Students
Summary What is already known about this topic? Nearly all adult smokers first try cigarettes before the age of 18 years. Tobacco-advertising activities, among other factors, including peer influence and price, are associated with...
Recommendations for NIDA's Cannabis Policy Research Agenda
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...
Mentor Launches Quality Mark for Alcohol and Drugs Education
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...
Self-Reported Knowledge, Correct Knowledge and Use of UK Drinking Guidelines among a Representative Sample of the English Population
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have investigated UK drinker's decision making. This research examines public knowledge and use of UK drinking guidelines exploring a representative sample of the English population. Published in...
A Study of Alcohol Use Pattern among Married Men in Rural Tamil Nadu, India - Policy Implications
Abstract Alcohol consumption pattern in India varies remarkably from many other countries. In India, most men are abstainers (70% to 90%) while less than 2% of women use alcohol. However, the men who use alcohol tend to drink at hazardous...