4th International Conference on Alcohol and Harm Reduction
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Satellite Meeting at Harm Reduction 2008: IHRA’s 19th International Conference
Barcelona, Spain
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Sunday May 11th 2008
10:00 – 15:00
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Organised by the International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA) and Quest 4 Quality (Q4Q).
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www.alcoholconference.org
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This satellite conference aims to bring people together to discuss ideas and share experiences about targeted harm reduction interventions for alcohol. Delegates will gain new ideas, insights and knowledge on how to effectively address alcohol related harms.
In the last 20 years there has developed an increasing interest in alcohol harm reduction interventions. These tend to focus on particular risk behaviours (such as drinking and driving, binge drinking), particular risk groups (such as pregnant women, young people) and particular drinking contexts (such as bars and clubs). These approaches have broadened the sphere of interest in alcohol related harms to include social nuisance and public order problems. Very often (but not exclusively) such interventions operate at the community level.
The bi-annual International Conferences on Alcohol and Harm Reduction started in 2002 and have been held in Brazil (2002), Poland (2004) and South Africa (2006). For 2008, we have opted to link this event to Harm Reduction 2008: IHRA's 19th International Conference in order to optimise accessibility and participation.
The 4th International Conference on Alcohol and Harm Reduction will focus on the topic of Alcohol and Youth, and will address a number of questions – such as:
1. What is the role of harm reduction in terms of alcohol and young people?
2. What can be done to curb binge drinking amongst young people?
3. How can alcohol-related problems in the night-life be reduced?
4. What is the view of young people themselves?
5. What are the harms of alcohol use by parents?
6. How can harm reduction advocates and practitioners best learn from one another?
The conference will be informative, interactive and exciting, and is a perfect introduction to the alcohol-related sessions and presentations during the main IHRA conference.
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Click Here to Register for Harm Reduction 2008
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To register for this satellite event, please contact Annie Kuch, the IHRA Administrator. There are two types of registration:
(a) Complimentary Registration - This satellite event is free for all delegates who have already registered and paid for Harm Reduction 2008.
(b) Paying Registration - Alternatively, if you are not attending Harm Reduction 2008 you can pay just to attend 4th International Conference on Alcohol and Harm Reduction. The registration fee for people not attending Harm Reduction 2008 is €50.
Please visit www.alcoholconference.org or contact Ernst Buning, the Director of Quest 4 Quality for more infomation.
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