This paper from Dr. Paul Manning at the University of Winchester, UK, suggests that there are more than three YouTube videos potentially promoting or discussing drug use for every one with a formal prevention message.
Review/summary of large US study where extra efforts on tobacco control also reduced other substance abuse
The Euro-TC Conference 2012 will take place in Mallorca from 25 - 26 of October 2012 with the title: Drug Prevention and Treatment in Europe; Protecting Achievements in Times of Crisis & The European Family Empowerment Project.
'One Way 2012' is social electronic music event that aims to raise public awareness of the negative action of drugs. It will be held at Leo Souza Stud, Recife, Brazil.
SALSA ("Students Advocating for Life without Substance Abuse") is an innovative program for students who choose not to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
This research reviewed 17 varied studies from around the world on prevention of alcohol/drug use by young people in nightlife settings.
‘Play Safe’ is an educational documentary that paradoxically shows open and honest graphic lessons on how to use drugs.
Under the new legislation approved in Ireland, the possession of tranquillisers without a prescription is to become illegal.
This Australian study found alcohol prevention benefits from a harm-reduction focused school education intervention for both licit and illicit general drug use.
The series covers: The principles of good drug education, Principles for supporting school drug education, Beyond the lesson plan: Drug prevention and early intervention, Engaging parents in drug education, Learning from life skills programmes in drug education, Legal Highs