The Summer Institute on Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction Held July 8- 20, 2007

The Summer Institute on Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction will be held at the International School for Humanities and Social Sciences of the Universiteit van Amsterdam from July 8- 20, 2007. An intensive two-week summer programme, The Summer Institute offers students of various disciplines and professions a great opportunity to advance their knowledge in the field of addiction studies in an international environment. The Institute welcomes individuals with a focused interest in addiction research and treatment, Master’s and PhD students, NGO staff working on addiction-related issues, professionals in human services, practitioners, and advocates. NFP fellowships are available (click on "fellowships for short courses.") Click here for further information or to download an application form.

HPSSAT Review: HPSSAT New Newsletter

The HPSSAT Review newsletter is the official publication of Health Professional Students for Substance Abuse Training. The HPSSAT Review offers wide-ranging coverage for students in the healthcare fields such as teaching, clinical care, and service delivery. It features original research, review of recently published data and editorial articles on any relevant area of interest. It also presents opportunities to be aware of upcoming conferences that offer support either entirely or significantly.

Available Free: Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much—A Clinician’s Guide

This authoritative new guide on alcohol screening and brief intervention is from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the National Institutes of Health. It features a simplified, single-question screening process; information on anti-craving medications; helpful materials for your practice; and a handy pocket guide. Order online today at NIAAA.