New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group (NDSAG) 2012 is fast approaching; this year Professor Stephen Rollnick headlines the main day exploring 21 years of experience and the future for motivational interviewing.
The conference takes place from Thursday 24th May 2012 to Sunday 27th, in Llandindrod Wells, Powys, Wales. Other keynote speakers will include Professor Keith Humphreys and Professor Nick Heather. See the NDSAG 2012 conference programme, the NDSAG 2012 booking form or here for any further information.
A conference City Health 2012 is being delivered in partnership with the London Drug and Alcohol Policy Forum. The conference will take place in the City of London’s historic Guildhall on 22nd and 23rd October 2012 and will examine policy and practice in relation to public health in cities, with a special focus on health behaviours – including on diet, alcohol, sex, drugs, smoking, nightlife and entertainment venues.
The Drugs & Alcohol Today 2012 event takes place on the 5th July 2012, hosted in partnership with Brighton & Hove Drug & Alcohol Action Team. It features a programme of seminars on current practice and national policy, drawing upon regional issues and examples of best practice. It also includes the exhibition of local, regional and national organisations and projects.
The Alcohol Academy is planning a number of events for strategic alcohol leads and commissioners to explore local implications of the new alcohol strategy. The first event takes place in London on the 27th April, with more to follow across the country. If you would like to enquire about or help organise an event for alcohol leads in your region please get in touch.
This week the London Borough of Haringey launches a 'Recovery Pride Week', which includes a Recovery Pride Charter. The week aims to celebrate, empower and promote recovery, and tackle stigma against those with drug and alcohol problems. Download the press release here.
From June 30th 2012, the People's History Museum in Manchester will run an exhibition Demon Drink? Temperance and the Working Class.
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