The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Low Awareness of Diabetes as a Major Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease in Middle- and High-Income Countries
Objective: Understanding that diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) may help increase diabetes screening and improve prevention efforts for CVD. Overview: The American Heart Association conducted an online survey...
Nursing and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Scoping Review
Purpose: In 2015, all UN member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote global economic, social, and environmental progress. This scoping review explores how the nursing profession is connected to the SDGs and...
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Drug Demand Reduction
In Recognition of Nurses’ Week (May 6–12, 2025) This global health, nursing-led initiative highlights the vital role of nurses in addressing substance use disorders (SUD) through evidence-based practice. The effort promotes improved health...
Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing professional development, a metasynthesis of the literature
Background Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important for helping nurses keep their skills and knowledge up to date. While it’s well known that CPD is essential, we know less about how nurses feel about it and what challenges or...
CALL FOR PAPERS – Health Policy and Planning supplment: Changing Health Systems: Advancing Justice and Sustainability through Research, Policy and Practice
Health systems are undergoing rapid and often unpredictable transformations. These changes are driven by technological advancements, shifting demographic patterns, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. The COVID-19 pandemic, for...
The 13th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users
14-17 October 2025
Century City Conference Centre
Cape Town, South Africa
Strengthening Alcohol Taxation for Public Health and Youth Protection
Strengthening Alcohol Taxation for Public Health and Youth Protection On 24th April 2025, the Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) had the privilege of appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Finance and Trade to present a formal...
An Overview of the International Drug Policy Academy
The International Drug Policy Academy (IDPA), established by the Council of Europe's Pompidou Group, is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of professionals involved in drug policy and addiction services. With over 50 years of...
Barriers and facilitators to scaling up medications for opioid use disorder in Kentucky: qualitative perspectives of treatment organisation staff
Background Many people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) aren’t receiving them. This study looks at how MOUD agencies in Kentucky are experiencing changes in patient numbers and the challenges and supports...
Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through...
