The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Exploring arts-based interventions for youth substance use prevention: a scoping review of literature
This scoping review explores various arts-based substance use prevention interventions for youth.
Children whose parents use drugs: Promising practices and recommendations
This report focuses on children growing up in families affected by drug and alcohol dependence, as well as on the services, programmes and practices that help to protect childhood and guarantee children’s needs while, at the same time...
Experts’ views on how to design a tobacco control fund in the UK
Abstract Objective To explore expert views on the potential value, and approaches to establishing and administering a tobacco control fund in the UK. Design Semistructured interviews and follow-up discussion groups. Subjects Twenty-four UK...
Harm Reduction 2023
HR23 will take place in Melbourne from 16th-19th of April. The theme of the conference is 'strength in solidarity'.
HR23 presents an opportunity too good to miss for organisations and individuals looking to maintain or enhance their profile with a diverse conference audience.
European Drugs Winter School 2023
Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies
Special Focus on Displaced Populations and Drug Related Issues
Our two week online Winter School (13th to 24th of February 2023) prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs.
EU Early Warning System on NPS- Poster
Summary This poster, presented during the IX International Conference on NPS(24 to 26 Oct 2022, Panama), showcases some of the work of the EU Early Warning System on new psychoactive substances. Operated by the EMCDDA, in close cooperation...
Recreational use of nitrous oxide — a growing concern for Europe
Summary The purpose of this report is to examine the current situation, risks and responses to the recreational use of nitrous oxide in Europe. To support this, the report also provides a state-of-the-art review of the chemistry...
Parent Guide- The Improving Treatment Together (ITT) Project
This handbook is a collection of shared experiences and stories to help other parents and caregivers find refuge, support and courage to reach out for help. Whether your young person is experimenting with substances or has developed a...
Young people and alcohol – What do we know and what can we do about it?
This webinar is hosted by the HSE Health and Wellbeing Alcohol Programme as part of EU Alcohol Awareness Week.
Disruptions to U.S. local public health’s role in population-based substance use prevention and response during COVID-19
Background The COVID-19 emergency has tested the public health, medical, and public safety infrastructure of the United States (U.S.) in unprecedented ways. As the focal point for public health in their communities, local health departments...