Community prevention

• Research: How personality traits can override socio-economic status as a risk factor for drug use

  

  The study concludes that under favorable economic conditions, the tendency to be organized, disciplined, and deliberate is protective against drug use. These tendencies, however, matter less when financial resources are scarce. In contrast, those prone to emotional distress and antagonism are at greater risk for current drug use, regardless of their economic situation. Read more about Research: How personality traits can override socio-economic status as a risk factor for drug use

• EMCDDA launches best practice portal for drug prevention

  

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• The need for families and parents to be addressed in drug policies

  

  Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana launch "Parents Pledge" Read more about The need for families and parents to be addressed in drug policies

• 9th Conference of INEBRIA: International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs

  

  The conference will focus on the theme "From Clinical practice to Public Health: The two dimensions of Brief Interventions" and will be held on 27th - 28th September 2012 in Barcelona. The conference will be in English but translation into Spanish will be available. Read more about 9th Conference of INEBRIA: International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol and Other Drugs

• Research: Could the child welfare system be an untapped resource in preventing substance abuse?

  A study finds that avoiding foster care placements acts as a protective factor in preventing substance misuse. Read more about Research: Could the child welfare system be an untapped resource in preventing substance abuse?

• Research: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Intervention for Illicit Drugs

  

  Linked to the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) in clients recruited from primary health care settings in four countries. Read more about Research: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Brief Intervention for Illicit Drugs

• NightSCOPE Tool Launched

  

  NightSCOPE is designed to help local policymakers and practitioners assess and strengthen their structures for providing safe and healthy nightlife environments. Read more about NightSCOPE Tool Launched

• Resources, cases and research

  

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• Community based prevention

  

  This article highlights the key features of community based prevention and offers a first introduction to those who seek a basic understanding of what it is. Read more about Community based prevention