Prevention

Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.

The Role of Law Enforcement Officers in Drug Use Prevention within School Settings A Guiding Document

Book

23 May 2023

In the context of law enforcement, the UNODC has developed a guiding document to help support a change of culture on how to make use of the science of prevention for the betterment of the health and safety development of youth. The UNODC...

Peer influences on substance use and mental health during adolescence

Video and audio recordings

Presented by Dr Louise Birrell and Dr Jack Andrews, this webinar is for school staff, parents, and any health professionals interested in peer influences on substance use and mental health. In this webinar, they examine trends in adolescent...

A Study of an Evidence-Based Prevention Intervention (keepin’ it REAL) for Early Adolescents in Kenyan Schools

Scientific article

Objective: Although many primary school students in Kenya report use of alcohol and other drugs, evidence-based prevention interventions for schools are generally unavailable. Globally, there are growing opportunities to conduct research...

“Alcohol marketing to LGBTQ+ people”

Video and audio recordings

Watch the video of the SHAAP/SARN 'Alcohol Occasionals' webinar, held over Zoom on 24 May 2023: "Alcohol marketing to LGBTQ+ people: Evolving strategies to target identity", by Dr David Whiteley .

Introduction to SAMHSA 4E’s Modern and Comprehensive Prevention System

Video and audio recordings

SAMHSA recently introduced the 4 E’s as a “Modern and Comprehensive Prevention System” to support the work of prevention providers in States and communities. The 4 E’s: Early Action, Easy Access, Equitable Opportunities and Effective...

Teens and substance use — what can parents do?

Video and audio recordings

Objective: To help adults manage risks relating to adolescent substance use in line with evidence-based prevention principles. Background: Smoking and drinking among 15–16-year-old school students are showing signs of decline, but there are...

Botswana Situation on Substance Use Disorders: Efforts Towards Drug Demand Reduction

8 May 2023

Gaborone

Botswana

Join us on May 8, 2023 for an online event celebrating our first official year since launching ISSUP Botswana National Chapter on 29th April 2022.

Adolescent Substance Use and Risk Behaviours in the Mediterranean Region

Book

Preface The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading human rights organisation. It comprises 46 member states, 27 of which are members of the European Union. All Council of Europe member states have signed up to the European Convention...

EMCDDA Webinar: Teens and substance use — what can parents do?

8 May 2023

Online

Objective: To help adults manage risks relating to adolescent substance use in line with evidence-based prevention principles.

Alcohol and Other Substance Use Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among High School Students — Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2021

Scientific article

28 April 2023

Abstract Adolescence is a critical phase of development and is frequently a period of initiating and engaging in risky behaviors, including alcohol and other substance use. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated stressors might have affected...