2022 Medical Council on Alcohol Symposium on Alcohol & Health
Programme
09:00- Registration & Refreshments
09:40- Welcome
09:50- ‘Deaths from Alcohol-related Liver Disease: can we really make a difference?’, Prof Ewan Forrest
Practice
PTSD Consultation Program: Lecture Series
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DESK REVIEW: Support for People with Substance Use Disorder in Ukraine During the War
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Supporting children and youth: Reading list
Explore resources and reading on science-based drug prevention including those from the UNODC Listen First initiative.
Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents
Today’s youth face many risks, including drug abuse, violence, and HIV/AIDS. Responding to these risks before they become problems can be difficult. One of the goals of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is to help the public...
Navigating the complexity of harm and care: a qualitative study of self-harm and alcohol use
Watch the video of the SHAAP/SARN 'Alcohol Occasionals' webinar, held over Zoom on 23 May 2022: "Navigating the complexity of harm and care: a qualitative study of self-harm and alcohol use" by Dr Amy Chandler and Annie Taylor from the...
APSI Prevention Talks
Prevention Talks is a new online discussion hosted by APSI with speakers who will explore some of the current issues and their potential impact on prevention research and practice. Speakers will represent a variety of stakeholders in the...
Society for the Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT-E) Symposia # 1
SRNT-E are very pleased to announce that we’ve opened registration for our three autumn/fall symposia.
These symposia are taking place on three different days in September, all with a similar format: two and a half hours long, with talks from five experts and international leaders in their fields followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
Symposium #1: Cessation in Specific Populations
International Prevention Specialist Conference– October 24-28, 2022
International Prevention Specialist Conference– October 24-28, 2022 Virtual
Staff Competency! There is a difference between knowing something and being able to do it. Knowledge is important and when combined with skills prevention professionals are even more competent.
The Humpty Dumpty AOD Resilience Project
This 12 video and PowerPoint resource, is a ‘learning together’ evidence-based teaching and learning series. It is aimed at assisting teachers, parents, mentors, and/or coaches to develop aspects of resilience in the emerging adult...
