What is Prevnet Network?
Prevnet Network is a European network of bodies promoting the use of telematics for the prevention of drugs and other substance misuse. Prevnet operates as a strong, professional network and is European partnership with more than 40 organisations. It is basically the process of sharing our experiences in the field of telematics on topics such as: What is a good website for drug prevention? Cannabis knowledge tests: are they useful? Can I use chat services in drug prevention? etc..
Contact e-address: teuvo DOT peltoniemi AT kolumbus DOT fi
Prevnet News:
Conference on Media Influence on Nightlife in Brussels on October 2010
Club Health EU project - where many Prevnet members are active - will organise during the Belgian EU-presidency together with other organisations a conference on “Media influence on nightlife”.
The conference will be held at Kuregem cellars, Brussels, on Wednesday and Thursday 13-14 October 2010.
(Posted: 06.07.2010)
Prevnet Co-organiser for Finn-Czech Media Seminar
Prevnet Network is a co-organiser with its member organisations A-Clinic Foundation of Helsinki and SANANIM of Prague and others for the Finn-Czech Media Seminar on Substances with theme “Addicted Society". The 26th Media Seminar will be take place in Prague on September 9-12, 2010 at Clarion Hotel Prague Old Town.The event is mainly targeted for Finnish media and takes place in Finnish but there is an International session which will be held in English on Friday morning 10 September. The international session is open for all. There is no participating fee, but the lunch is at own costs. More info from Teuvo Peltoniemi, teuvo.peltoniemi(at)kolumbus.fi and Jiri Richter, richter(at)sananim.cz.
(Posted: 06.07.2010)
Recreational Drugs European Network (ReDNet)
Over the past decade, the emergence of new recreational drug trends involving novel, and often legal, psychoactive compounds and combinations has become increasingly common. The role of the Internet and new technologies in the expansion of this new market has been crucial. In the UK, the Spice (synthetic cannabinoid) phenomenon, and the rise in popularity of mephedrone and related cathinones are specific examples.The challenges posed by this in terms of public health and harm reduction need to be addressed. Many of these substances, which may well have long-term effects on users’ health, are not usually mentioned in scientific literature and thus remain relatively unknown to professionals working within drug and alcohol services. Moreover, there is also limited information available to young people and potential users that is both reliable and relevant.
(Posted: 06.07.2010)
