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Prevention in Practice National Conference

Shared by Livia - 17 June 2019
Event Date
Location:
Melbourne
Australia

The 2019 National Prevention in Practice Conference will deliver local and international speakers sharing their expertise in strengthening the capacity of community-led action on alcohol and other drugs.

Explore various models of...

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Applications open: 2019 Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction Collaborative Research Seed Funding

Shared by Livia - 3 June 2019
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News

Applications are now open for the 2019 round of UNSW Medicine Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction Theme and SPHERE Clinical Academic Group (CAG) Collaborative Research Seed Funding.

The UNSW Medicine Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction Theme and SPHERE CAG aims to address the burdens imposed by neurological, mental health, and drug and alcohol disorders. It constitutes a network of internationally recognised researchers and clinicians leading in the understanding and treatment of complex clinical conditions with physical, behavioural, mental and social dimensions across the...

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Livia

Lung Cancer Mortality in Australia in the Twenty-First Century: How Many Lives Can Be Saved with Effective Tobacco Control?

Shared by Livia - 26 April 2019
Format
Scientific article
Published by / Citation
Luo, Q., Steinberg, J., O’Connell, D. L., Yu, X. Q., Caruana, M., Wade, S., ... & Dunlop, S. (2019). Lung cancer mortality in Australia in the twenty-first century: How many lives can be saved with effective tobacco control?. Lung Cancer, 130, 208-215.

Highlights

  • Quantified the number of lung cancer deaths averted in Australia through tobacco control.
  • Almost 2 million lung cancer deaths have already been prevented over the period 1956–2100.
  • Lung cancer will continue to be a significant public health concern in Australia.
  • Achieving zero smoking by 2025 would result in 360,000 more lung cancer deaths being averted by 2100.
  • Highlighted the urgent need for more effective and targeted tobacco control strategies to be implemented.

Abstract

Objectives

To estimate the number of past and future lung cancer deaths that have already...

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Apply to participate in UNDP's ‘16 x 16’ initiative!

AHMAD SHAH - 17 April 2019
16 x 16’ is a new global initiative, supported by the Government of Italy, as part of UNDP’s Youth Global Programme for Sustainable Development and Peace (Youth-GPS), to recognize and support 16 youth-led organisations, movements or networks that promote Sustainable Development Goal 16 (#SDG16). It...
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South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019

AHMAD SHAH - 5 April 2019
South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019 Submitted by Avinash Tharoor on Wed, 03/04/2019 - 15:12 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday 26 April 2019 Eligible Countries: Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos ABOUT THE...
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Nomination Open for World Youth Prize 2019

AHMAD SHAH - 23 March 2019
How to apply: Submit the story of the nominee by the nominator with relevant proof of works at iyc [dot] youthenvoy [at] iyc-hq [dot] org. Nomination can be done by past winners, university professors, President or Prime Minister of a country & Member of Parliament. Nominee must works minimum 3 years for tangible...
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1st Executive Committee Meeting Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network Karachi Chapter,Pakistan

AHMAD SHAH - 16 March 2019
Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network Karachi Chapter Leadership – Karachi was organized first meeting with Executive Committee on March 14, 2019 (Thursday) at Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC). Mr. Jason Green ,Public Affairs Officer U.S. Consulate General Karachi was also present in this meeting and...
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2nd Promotion of Peace workshop at University of Education, Bank Road Campus held from 18th to 20th Feb, 2019

AHMAD SHAH - 8 March 2019
Glimpses from 2nd Promotion of Peace workshop at University of Education, Bank Road Campus held from 18th to 20th Feb, 2019. During 3 days participants were engaged and empowered of peace activities, role of students in peace building and designing Social Action Projects.
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Aga Khan University-IED ANNOUNCES ADMISSION IN MED PROGRAMME-2019

AHMAD SHAH - 2 March 2019
The Master of Education (MEd) programme is open to outstanding teachers and educational leaders at all levels of the education system. The programme provides clear theoretical frameworks and principles that support quality professional practice, equipping graduates to be exemplary teachers and...
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Confluence of Suicide and Drug Overdose Epidemics in Young Australian Males

Shared by Livia - 27 February 2019
Event Date
Location:
Sydney
Australia

Young adult males experience higher mortality than females, and in age groups immediately younger and older, and with considerable variation in death rates over time. Trends in mortality and the causal structure of deaths among young adult...

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PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal

AHMAD SHAH - 26 February 2019
Greetings. Happy to share an exciting opportunity as the brief details are given below: PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal Concept The U.S. Mission in Pakistan and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) http://pakusalumninetwork...
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Mr. Ahmad Shah Approved Executive Committee Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network Karachi Chapter Pakistan

AHMAD SHAH - 26 February 2019
Dear Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network Members, We would like to thank everyone who applied for Executive Committee. We had only 16 slots for this EC term and we received more than 26 applications. Yet, we have kept people from different programs of U.S. Department of State. Here, is the list of selected...
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Trends in Self-Poisoning and Psychotropic Drug Use in People Aged 5–19 Years

Shared by Livia - 25 February 2019
Format
Scientific article
Published by / Citation
Cairns R, Karanges EA, Wong A, et al Trends in self-poisoning and psychotropic drug use in people aged 5–19 years: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Australia BMJ Open 2019;9:e026001. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026001

Abstract

Objectives: To characterise trends in self-poisoning and psychotropic medicine use in young Australians.

Design: Population-based retrospective cohort study.

Setting Calls taken by the New South Wales and Victorian Poisons Information Centres (2006–2016, accounting for 70% of Australian poisoning calls); medicine dispensings in the 10% sample of Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme data (July 2012 to June 2016).

Participants: People aged 5–19 years.

Main outcome measures: Yearly trends in intentional poisoning exposure calls, substances taken in intentional...

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Scholarships for European Alpbach are now open -2019

AHMAD SHAH - 22 February 2019
Scientific exchange and international dialogue is taking place in August 2019 in Alpenbach, Austria. The call for applications is aimed at young people under 30 years of age from all over the world who want to come to Alpbach with their bags filled with fresh ideas for science and society. All...
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Peace Workshop held with student of University of Education Lahore ,Pakistan

AHMAD SHAH - 22 February 2019
Highlights of 1st 3 Days Promotion of Peace Workshop held with student of University of Education, Main Campus Lahore from 18th - 20th Feb, 2019. Participants were very keen to carry forward the learning through implementing Social Action Projects in their campus. #Peace #DFPF #Lahore #UOE...
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Programa de monitoreo de aguas residuales nacionales de drogas

Shared by Livia - 20 February 2019
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Book
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Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

Wastewater analysis is widely applied internationally as a tool to measure and interpret drug
use within national populations, with the current national program in Australia representing world best practice. 

The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program report provides statistically valid datasets of drug use and distribution patterns across a large number of sites in capital cities and regional areas across Australia.

Some of the key findings:

  • Capital city cocaineand heroin average consumption exceeded regional consumption.
  • Alcohol and nicotine are the most consumed substances...
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List of fully funded International Opportunities 2019

AHMAD SHAH - 20 February 2019
(Internships - Conferences - Fellowships - Online Courses - Competitions - Exchange Programs - Leadership Programs – Scholarships) 1) Fully Funded CrossCulture CCP Focus 2019 in Germany Link: https://bit.ly/2DF0but 2) Commonwealth Youth Conference 2019 [Fully Funded] in Malaysia Link: https://bit.ly...
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Tasmania Drug Trends 2019: Methamphetamine Use, Markets and Harms

Shared by Livia - 19 February 2019
Format
Book
Published by / Citation
Bucher, E. & Bruno, R. (2018). Trends in Methamphetamine use in Tasmania. Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales.

The Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) and Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) are ongoing illicit drug monitoring systems which have been conducted in all states and territories of Australia since 2000, and form part of Drug Trends.

This bulletin provides an overview of key data sources that relate to methamphetamine use in Tasmania. 

In particular it is important to note that the Illicit Drug Reporting System and Ecstasy and Related Drug Reporting System projects focus on very frequent consumers of substances and are not representative of substance consumers at the...

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Call for Applications University of Ghana School of Public Health WHO HRP Alliance Postgraduate Scholarship 2019/2020

AHMAD SHAH - 16 February 2019
Call for Applications University of Ghana School of Public Health WHO HRP Alliance Postgraduate Scholarship 2019/2020 University of Ghana School of Public Health (UGSPH) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) Alliance is pleased to invite...

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