Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (DARC) at Middlesex University
@darc-mdx.bsky.social
We are a multidisciplinary centre for cutting edge drug and alcohol research based at Middlesex University, London, UK.
Website: http://drugandalcoholresearchcentre.org/
Website: http://drugandalcoholresearchcentre.org/
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Great news - The deadline for the 2026 Conference of the International Society for the Study of #DrugPolicy in Perth Australia has been extended to 15 December. 🦘
To submit you abstracts go to issdp.org
To submit you abstracts go to issdp.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Great news - The deadline for the 2026 Conference of the International Society for the Study of #DrugPolicy in Perth Australia has been extended to 15 December. 🦘
To submit you abstracts go to issdp.org
To submit you abstracts go to issdp.org
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My favorite conference is accepting abstracts!
The annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social) will be in Perth 🦘 June 30-July 2, 2026
Abstracts due Nov 30. Submit here: www.issdp.org
Please spread the word. Thx!
The annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social) will be in Perth 🦘 June 30-July 2, 2026
Abstracts due Nov 30. Submit here: www.issdp.org
Please spread the word. Thx!
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My favorite conference is accepting abstracts!
The annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social) will be in Perth 🦘 June 30-July 2, 2026
Abstracts due Nov 30. Submit here: www.issdp.org
Please spread the word. Thx!
The annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social) will be in Perth 🦘 June 30-July 2, 2026
Abstracts due Nov 30. Submit here: www.issdp.org
Please spread the word. Thx!
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Call for papers for Special Issue: Including lived experience in substance use research think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
Including lived experience in substance use research
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September 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Call for papers for Special Issue: Including lived experience in substance use research think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
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Hi new followers. ISSDP is an 🌎society of scholars committed to advancing #DrugPolicy research & improving the interface with policy makers. We run annual conferences, webinars, capacity building workshops, research awards, scholarships, engage in policy fora eg United Nations CND etc. www.issdp.org
May 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Hi new followers. ISSDP is an 🌎society of scholars committed to advancing #DrugPolicy research & improving the interface with policy makers. We run annual conferences, webinars, capacity building workshops, research awards, scholarships, engage in policy fora eg United Nations CND etc. www.issdp.org
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Open access: ‘Why don’t we just build it in a square hole?’: developing a multi-component drug outreach service for young people aged 16–25 in England @karenduke.bsky.social @darc-mdx.bsky.social @zoewelch.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1080/0968...
doi.org/10.1080/0968...
‘Why don’t we just build it in a square hole?’: developing a multi-component drug outreach service for young people aged 16–25 in England
In England, the rise in young people/adults’ drug use coincides with a decline in specialist outreach and support services. Current substance use provision particularly neglects young adults. This ...
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March 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Open access: ‘Why don’t we just build it in a square hole?’: developing a multi-component drug outreach service for young people aged 16–25 in England @karenduke.bsky.social @darc-mdx.bsky.social @zoewelch.bsky.social
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doi.org/10.1080/0968...
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Drug use is not characteristic of certain populations. People from all races, ethnicities, genders, and occupations use drugs. However, punitive drug laws have a disproportionate negative impact on marginalised people and communities.
January 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Drug use is not characteristic of certain populations. People from all races, ethnicities, genders, and occupations use drugs. However, punitive drug laws have a disproportionate negative impact on marginalised people and communities.
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Join Lucy Burke and @victimofmaths.bsky.social at a free webinar exploring the links between why we drink alcohol, who is drinking alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, and the implications for health inequalities. 📅 Wed 5 Feb at 12pm, part of the @sheffielduni.bsky.social Bright Minds series.
Health inequalities and no/lo drinks the focus of upcoming webinar - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
Are no- and low-alcohol drinks truly a healthier alternative for everyone? PhD student Lucy Burke will explore this question in a free online session on Wednesday 5 February 2025.
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January 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Join Lucy Burke and @victimofmaths.bsky.social at a free webinar exploring the links between why we drink alcohol, who is drinking alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks, and the implications for health inequalities. 📅 Wed 5 Feb at 12pm, part of the @sheffielduni.bsky.social Bright Minds series.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for experts for the Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology (TAG-ADE)
The deadline to apply is 20 January 2025
More info here: www.who.int/news-room/ar...
The deadline to apply is 20 January 2025
More info here: www.who.int/news-room/ar...
WHO Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology
Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology (TAG-ADE)Serial nr. 2024/December/190Issued on: 26 December 2024Deadline: 20 January 2025 at 24:00h (midnight) Geneva time. EXTENDED DEADLINE...
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January 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for experts for the Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology (TAG-ADE)
The deadline to apply is 20 January 2025
More info here: www.who.int/news-room/ar...
The deadline to apply is 20 January 2025
More info here: www.who.int/news-room/ar...
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Helping set priorities for addiction research: southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_.... Important to set responses based on experiences and not just what's interesting today. Unexciting but clinically important questions need you too!
Addictions Priority Setting Survey
This survey asks people with experience of addictions, their carers and families, and healthcare professionals to choose the most important questions for future research
southampton.qualtrics.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Helping set priorities for addiction research: southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_.... Important to set responses based on experiences and not just what's interesting today. Unexciting but clinically important questions need you too!
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@bsky.app Pls share! We're creating new resources for women about alcohol during pregnancy and early motherhood. Our 2nd coproduction session is Mon 13th Jan in #Liverpool city centre. We need #women (and partners) who are trying to get pregnant, #pregnant, #mums with kids up to 5 years old
January 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
@bsky.app Pls share! We're creating new resources for women about alcohol during pregnancy and early motherhood. Our 2nd coproduction session is Mon 13th Jan in #Liverpool city centre. We need #women (and partners) who are trying to get pregnant, #pregnant, #mums with kids up to 5 years old
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Call for abstracts for the 17th annual conference of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy, 11-13 June 2025 in Manchester, UK. #issdp2025 www.issdp.org/conferences-...
Future Conferences & Events
18th Annual ISSDP Conference Save the date: ISSDP 2025 in Manchester, UK, June 11 to 13. ISSDP trustee Rebecca Askew will be hosting the ISSDP conference at Manchester Metropolitan University from …
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December 20, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Call for abstracts for the 17th annual conference of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy, 11-13 June 2025 in Manchester, UK. #issdp2025 www.issdp.org/conferences-...
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Sign up if you'd like to hear me speak on Friday about how #drugpolictconstellations explain the belated response to drug-related deaths in Scotland. www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?
Stigma Shorts Series with Alex Stevens
Join us for another powerful installment of our Stigma Shorts series! This time, we’re thrilled to welcome Alex Stevens, who will share insights on...
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December 12, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Sign up if you'd like to hear me speak on Friday about how #drugpolictconstellations explain the belated response to drug-related deaths in Scotland. www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...?
Introduction to DARC: youtu.be/pUcGetKoCOw
Introduction to DARC
YouTube video by DARC
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December 14, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Introduction to DARC: youtu.be/pUcGetKoCOw