The 13th European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) Congress 2019
This year the 13th European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) Congress 2019 will take place in Athens, Greece.
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41st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
The Society of Behavioural Medicine is hosting the 41st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine in San Francisco, CA, from April 1-4, 2020.
The Drug Policy Metrics Map
The CDPE has conducted an international cross-comparison of illegal drug policies to create an online tool – the Drug Policy Metrics Map. The map demonstrates the alignment and gaps between the metrics that countries use to assess the...
Webinar: Alcohol, MDMA and Cannabis Use: Impact on the Adolescent Brain
Summary
This webinar is for teachers, school staff, parents and others who are interested in understanding the effect of drugs on the adolescent brain. It will explore the development of adolescent brain and how this process is interrupted by the use of alcohol, MDMA and cannabis.
Liver Cancer Summit 2020
The program will feature state of the art lectures on updated key aspects of HCC and CCA by renowned experts and rising stars covering a broad spectrum of topics.
Panel discussion with experts will open a discussion on the new directions and avenues for research and clinical practice.
Cannabis Use among Adolescents: Risk Pattern, Implications and Possible Explanatory Variables
According to the Spanish Survey on Drug Use in Secondary Schools (ESTUDES), cannabis remains the most used illegal substance among Spanish adolescents, with around 3 out of 10 students reporting lifetime use. Several studies have warned of...
Taking a Stand: An Untapped Strategy to Reduce Waterpipe Smoking in Adolescents
Waterpipe smoking (otherwise known as shisha, hookah, narghile, goza, and hubble bubble ) is an increasing global health concern with evidence suggesting particularly high prevalence amongst adolescents. Despite clear evidence for the...
Status Report on Alcohol Consumption, Harm and Policy Responses in 30 European Countries 2019
Alcohol remains one of the most commonly used psychoactive substances in Europe. Despite being a major risk factor for burden of disease, with substantial impacts not only on individual drinkers but also on the broader society, alcohol...
Alcohol Data Directory
This alcohol directory collates data and information on alcohol consumption and related harm on the island of Ireland. Published resources in the directory are open access and originate from government-led departments and research. The...
Food and Addiction
The Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders has put together a topical collection on Food and Addiction. The collection examines the mechanisms of addiction in relation to eating, gaming and substance use. It also covers research on...
