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Vibrant and Healthy Kids Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity

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1 December 2019

Children are the foundation of the United States, and supporting them is a key component of building a successful future. However, millions of children face health inequities that compromise their development, well-being, and long-term...

Parent Marijuana Use Associated With Substance Use in Children

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New research explores some of the long-term impacts of marijuana use in families. The study revealed that the children of parents who reported marijuana use during their teenage years were significantly more likely to report substance use...

Prevention that Works

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School is one of the key environments to discuss with young people the impact of substance use, and deliver evidenced prevention interventions . It is vital that the messages that are passed on to young people are appropriate and delivered...

New Regulations to Stop Alcohol Being Advertised Around Children Introduced in Ireland

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Ireland has introduced new legislation to reduce child exposure to alcohol advertisements and products. Alcohol advertising in or on public transport, at public transport stations, and within 200 metres of a school, creche, or local...

One in Three: Adfam’s Manifesto for 2020 and beyond

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Following the concerning findings that one in three adults in Great Britain have been negatively affected by the substance use of someone we know, Adfam has launched their 2020 manifesto. Adfam's five asks are: Make funding available for...

UK Parents' Drinking Negatively Affects Over a Third of Children

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The physical and psychological harm caused by heavy alcohol consumption to the individual drinking is often clear. What is often less obvious, is the damage an individuals alcohol consumption can have to the people around them. A recent...

Children and Addiction – Drugs and Alcohol

18 November 2019

London

This session will explore ways in which parents and schools can protect young people from problematic alcohol and drug use.

Putting Health and Wellbeing at the Heart of the Educational Experience of All Children and Young People

12 November 2019

Glasgow

United Kingdom

We know that health outcomes for many children and young people are poor. When it comes to the role of education, every learning setting, working with partners, should take a holistic approach to promoting and learning about health and wellbeing.

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Offspring Alcohol Use

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Despite increasing awareness of the negative consequences of alcohol, rates of consumption among young adults remain high. Longitudinal studies provide insight into the risk and protective factors in a young persons life that might increase...

Applications open: 2019 Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction Collaborative Research Seed Funding

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Applications are now open for the 2019 round of UNSW Medicine Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction Theme and SPHERE Clinical Academic Group (CAG) Collaborative Research Seed Funding. The UNSW Medicine Neuroscience, Mental Health and...