Prevention

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

Alcohol, Pregnancy and Infant Health – A Shared Responsibility

Book

"Of all the lifestyle choices we make in conjunction with pregnancy, none are of greater importance to the child’s future health and development than the ones we make in relation to alcohol." Alcohol, pregnancy and infant health – a shared...

How Does Parental Supply of Alcohol Affect Risk of Alcohol‐Related Harms in Early Adulthood?

Scientific article

There is evidence to suggest that adolescents who receive alcohol from their parents are at higher risk of developing harmful drinking patterns later on in life. Despite the concerning link, the knowledge around this subject remains unclear...

Drug and Alcohol Education Conference 2020

19 June 2020

London

United Kingdom

The Drug and Alcohol Education Conference 2020 day for professionals to hear from leading experts on the latest research on alcohol and drugs prevention, attend a choice of workshops on evidence-based programmes, and receive planning & evaluation advice for effective PSHE.

Empowering Students for Just Societies: A Handbook for Primary School Teachers

Book

Foreword Education has transformative power. It is broadly recognized that education plays a pivotal role in shaping the values of future generations and creating inclusive, peaceful, just and sustainable societies. To ensure that the next...

Reducing Ill-Health, Hospitalisation & Death among People who Use Drugs

5 March 2020

Glasgow

About this Event

Join Drug Research Network Scotland for a half-day seminar with Dan Lewer (Public Health Registrar and NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow at University College London).

SPR Early Career Prevention Scientists Training Programme Call for Applications

News

Programme Description: The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) is launching a new 2-year programme to support early-career prevention scientists with a focus on increasing underrepresented populations in prevention science research...

Study about Knowledge and Critical Skills to Implement Evidence-Based Drug Prevention Strategies

News

Our partner Colombo Plan is conducting a study about knowledge and critical skills to implement evidence-based drug prevention strategies in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. Colombo Plan is looking for individuals working in the drug...

The Balearic Islands Introduce Laws to Reduce Binge-Drinking Holidays

News

The Balearic Islands- including Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera- are highly popular tourist destinations, which is renowned for its nightlife. Unfortunately, along with the partying, there has seen a rise in anti-social behaviour...

FDA Tobacco Education Posters (English and Spanish)

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

25 February 2020

Free youth smoking prevention posters from FDA Tobacco for order or download in English or Spanish.

ICUDDR Annual Conference 2020: Call for Proposals

News

The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) is holding its annual conference at the Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok Thailand, July 13-15, 2020. Conference registration will begin on March 1st. ICUDDR supports...