Policy
Making Progress in the Fight Against Tobacco
The harm that tobacco causes is clear. Research has confirmed the damage that smoking has on an individuals wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of those around them. More than 7 million deaths a year are the result of direct tobacco use...
ASAP-Training Newsletter
The aim of the ASAP training project is to build effective drug prevention results across Europe, based on prevention systems analysis and widespread professional training. The ASAP training project will work to identify the strengths and...
Seizures of Illegal Diazepam Tablets Double in a Year
Diazepam, first marketed as Valium, is a medicine of the benzodiazepine family. It is often used to treat anxiety, spasms, seizures and occasionally withdrawal. Diazepam typically slows down the functioning of the body and produce a calming...
How Alcohol Affects the Sustainable Development Goals: Upgraded and Revised Resource
IOGT International has released an upgraded and revised resource to present state-of-the-art evidence about how alcohol affects sustainable development. The brand new booklet illustrates alcohol adversely affects and acts as a harmful...
EU Drug Markets Report 2019
The EU Drug Markets Report 2019 is the third comprehensive overview of illicit drug markets in the European Union by the EMCDDA and Europol. The analysis presented in the report examines topics such as the links between drugs and other...
Men and Alcohol: Seminar Series IV
Men & Alcohol: what's next? This is the fourth and final event in the 'Men & Alcohol' seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS). An expert panel will discuss the following questions:
- How will men be affected by alcohol in the future?
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How can alcohol-related harms to men be prevented or reduced?
Men, Alcohol & Health: Seminar Series III
This is the third of a four-part seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and IAS (Institute of Alcohol Studies) to discuss issues relating to men and alcohol. At this session, three invited experts will discuss the following questions:
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What role does alcohol play in men’s mental health?
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How is men’s physical health affected by alcohol?
Minimum Unit Pricing
One way to deter people from consuming excessive and harmful amounts of alcohol is through alcohol pricing policies. One such policy is the Minimum Unit Pricing. Several countries, including Scotland, Canada, certain states of the USA...
Youth-Led Policy Forum 2019 Karachi, Pakistan
Youth-Led Policy Forum 2019 is an initiative with UNICEF Pakistan in collaboration with School of Leadership Foundation. The forum will serve as a key platform where young people can contribute to policy discussions through their collective...
Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences - Slideshow
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful events or situations that happen during childhood and/or adolescence. Evidence suggests strong links between ACEs and a wide range of health and social problems across the lifespan...
