Public hearing on ways of reducing harmful use of alcohol Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200 2 October 2008 -- WHO invites all parties with an interest in reducing the harmful use of alcohol to share their views in a web-based public hearing being organized between 3 and 31 October. Vigilance needed to ensure safe infant food Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0200 26 September 2008 – WHO and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization are urging affected countries to ensure safe feeding of millions of infants following the ongoing melamine-contaminated milk crisis in China. Accelerating efforts to save the lives of women and newborns Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200 25 September 2008 -- Today, as world leaders gather for the High-Level Event on the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we jointly pledge to intensify our support to
countries to achieve Millennium Development Goal 5: “To improve maternal health” – the MDG showing the least progress.
Marketers of electronic cigarettes should halt unproved therapy claims Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +0200 19 September 2008 -- Contrary to what some marketers of the electronic cigarette imply in their advertisements, the World Health Organization does not consider it to be a legitimate therapy for smokers trying to quit. Progress made in malaria control, yet burden is enormous Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0200 18 September 2008 -– The global burden of malaria remains enormous, but access to malaria control interventions increased sharply between 2004 and 2006, says a new report released today. US$ 4.2-million health response launched for Haiti Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +0200 12 September 2008 -- WHO and its partners urgently need US$ 4.2 million to provide health care for the 800 000 people - including children and pregnant women - affected by successive tropical storms in Haiti.
500Hammered - An organization dedicated to questioning social dependency and cultural glorification of drugs and alcohol.
High Prices - Various current articles on the controlling of many different types of drugs.
How Stuff Works: Athletic Drug Testing - Unbiased explanations of all the various performance enhancing drugs, and how athletes are tested for them, with many related links.
Meta Description: [ Performance-enhancing drugs are the frequent subject of controversy in the sporting world. Learn about performance-enhancing drugs and doping practices. ]
Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse - MAMA offers a rational approach to the issues of drug use and its effect on the family. Provides a holistic approach and scientific drug education to all ages of society. Social and recreational alternatives to drug use.
Meta Description: [ MAMA - Current scientific drug education to all ages of society. Social and recreational alternatives to drug use. Promoting better communication between policy makers, educators, law enforcement, service providers, seniors, parents and youth. ]
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - A membership-based non-profit research and educational organization. Includes research papers, MAPS bulletin, news updates, and a forum.
Meta Description: [ The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a membership-based, IRS-approved 501 (c) (3) non-profit research and educational organization. We assist scientists to design, fund, obtain approval for and report on studies into the risks and benefits of MDMA, psychedelic drugs... ]
nizer - Online community aimed at assisting real communities to build local programs to prevent youth substance use. With resources and information including case studies, interviews, tutorials courses.
Meta Description: [ ePrevco.com - a Prevention Community Portal, with valuable resources and information for users of prevention communities, such as case studies, abstracts, links, jobs, peers & coaches (interviews), tutorials & online courses, news, events/conferences, FAQs, Community Directory, new community regi... ]
The Fight Against Drugs in Canada - Gain knowledge on Canadian Heavyweight Champion, George Chuvalo and his personal dedication towards the fight against drug abuse.
Meta Description: [ Gain knowledge on Canadian Heavyweight Champion, George Chuvalo, and his personal dedication towards the fight against drug abuse. ]
404The Victorian Drug Scene - Provides information on the historical use of drugs, such as ether, with footnotes to resources of information.
