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8th Global Alcohol Policy Conference

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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

GAPC is the leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers, advocates, researchers, civil society activists and practitioners.

Building on the increasing interest for and recent alcohol policy developments in the country and the Latin American region, Brazil is the perfect host for GAPC 2026.

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2025 Canadian Conference on Tobacco and Nicotine (CCTN25)

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Online

The 2025 Canadian Conference on Tobacco and Nicotine (CCTN25) is Canada’s leading interdisciplinary knowledge exchange event focused on reducing the harms associated with commercial tobacco and nicotine use. Taking place virtually, CCTN25 will convene public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, clinicians, educators, and advocates from across the country and beyond.

Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO

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More than 100 million people — including at least 15 million children — are now using e-cigarettes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Children are nine times more likely than adults to vape, raising serious concerns about...

Quality Standards in Drug Use Disorder Treatment – Reading List

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In this reading list, we provide resources to help engage our members with the latest knowledge, tools, and case studies on quality standards in substance use disorder treatment. These materials highlight international frameworks, research...
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