Prevention Hub

Prevention
Update

Latest research, policy and practice news

Who is Who

International database of those working in prevention

Effective
Practice

What it is, where to find it, and how to do it

Professional
Development

Training, tools, resources and materials

Sharing &
Support

Networking, sharing and support

Welcome to the Prevention Hub: a focal point for sharing research, policy and effective practice – the Prevention Hub builds networks and supports the global drug prevention community.

Prevention Update articles cover the latest in prevention research, policy, statistics, resources and news.

Who is Who provides a database of organisations and individuals working in prevention around the world.

Effective Practice: An introduction to Drug Prevention as well as information on Quality Standards and examples of effective practice.

Under development, the Professional Development section will enhance your skills to promote effective drug prevention practice.

Sharing & Support: Ask questions, discuss and comment upon issues concerning Prevention Hub members.

Calendar

Worldwide calendar of prevention events. Become a member to add your event.

EUSPR 2017, Vienna, Austria

Wednesday, 20th September 2017 to Friday, 22nd September 2017

The eight European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) conference will be taking place in central Vienna, Austria between the 20th and 22nd of September.

3rd International conference on “Wastewater – Based Drug Epidemiology”

26th September 2017 to 27th September 2017

V International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances (UNODC Headquarters in Vienna, Austria)

23rd October 2017 to 24th October 2017

Lisbon Addictions 2017

24th October 2017 to 26th October 2017

Lisbon Addictions 2017 – Second European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies

24th October 2017 to 26th October 2017

European Public Health Conference 'Sustaining resilient and healthy communities', Stockholm, Sweden

1st November 2017 to 4th November 2017

International Resources Finder

Find resources to help young people lead healthy lives and avoid substance abuse

Are you a parent, carer, teacher, practitioner, policy maker or community leader concerned about the well-being of young people?

Our International Resource Finder has more than 100 resources to support your work in empowering young people to fulfil their potential and avoid drug abuse. The tool includes a variety of:

Booklets
Factsheets
Interactive Resources
Learning Materials
Websites
And many more…

What's Happening Near You?

Search for the latest prevention news, articles, events, organisations and individuals by location.

Go to our unique, interactive map showing you what is happening in prevention where you are.

Prevention Update

Updating you on the latest prevention research, statistics, resources, policy and news.

Social Determinants & Substance Use - A Perspective Beyond Policy Silo Pragmatics

Submitted by Shane Varcoe on 5th September 2017 - 4:12

“These authors have written a deeply insightful and carefully researched and referenced paper summarizing the key elements of policy development and social responsibility underlying the many twists

Evaluation of the UKs Government Drug Strategy 2010

Submitted by Mara Urlicic on 22nd August 2017 - 10:15

The Drug Strategy 2010 is structured around three themes: (a) reducing demand (b) restricting supply (c) building recovery in communities.

EMCDDA Insights: Prevention of Substance Abuse

Submitted by Mara Urlicic on 22nd August 2017 - 10:09

Prevention of Substance Abuse by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) is a report that draws on evidence-based research to assess substance use prevention interventi

Changing patterns of substance misuse in adult prisons and service responses.

Submitted by Mara Urlicic on 21st August 2017 - 9:33

Changing patterns of substance misuse in adult prisons and service responses.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons [UK] HM Inspectorate of Prisons, 2015.

Join the Prevention Hub...

To benefit from the full range of information available:

Receive free Prevention Update email
Add your organisation to the Who is Who
Add yourself to the Who is Who database
Put yourself on the map!
Submit prevention info from your country
Share your work and research
Tell us about your effective practice
Advertise an event
Discuss on our forums
Comment on articles

Prevention Hub news

Tell us what you think of the UNODC International Prevention Standards and on how they could be further improved!

We would love to hear your opinions and feedback on the UNODC Prevention Standards. Via this survey we would wish to learn are you familiar with the standards, have you ever used them and how you think they could be further developed.

Answering should not take more than 5-10 minutes of your time. The answers will inform and guide the development of the second edition of the Standards, with the aim of making them as user friendly and relevant to the needs of our different stakeholders as possible.

We are truly grateful of any feedback and comments!

Please access the survey from: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7X9QQLS

The Spanish translation is available at: https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/ST9ML8W

and the Russian translation at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J65YHJB.

International Resources Finder

Who is Who – the registry

What's Happening Near You?