Alcohol and youth—two words often associated with concerns shared by experts, parents, and society as a whole. What are the current trends in alcohol consumption among young people? What influences their drinking behavior? And how can we effectively prevent risky drinking? These questions will be the key focus of an upcoming conference, which we are organizing in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Key Topics of the Conference
The conference aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the issue of alcohol use among youth. Throughout the program, we will focus on the following topics:
- Trends in alcohol consumption among young people – How are drinking patterns and preferences changing among youth?
- Risk factors – What contributes to excessive alcohol consumption? Insights from adolescent medicine specialists will highlight biological, social, and psychological aspects.
- Prevention in nightlife environments – How can we create safer spaces and reduce excessive drinking?
- International prevention programs – Inspiration from projects such as STAD in Europe and Localize-It!, presented by our president, PhDr. Ladislav Csémy.
- Communicating research findings – How can research results be effectively shared with the public to influence societal attitudes?
Scientific Authorities Take the Lead
The program will feature presentations by leading Czech experts, including Pavla Chomynová, Zuzana Dvořáková, Michal Kalman, Pavel Kabíček, Otakar Veselý, Petr Hrouzek, Ladislav Csémy, and Radek Palaščák. The opening address will be delivered by Ing. Lucia Kiššová, Director of the Drug Policy Department at RVKPZ, and the entire morning program will be moderated by doc. MUDr. Viktor Mravčík, Ph.D.
A Tribute to a Prominent Figure
The conference is dedicated to the memory of renowned Czech psychologist PhDr. Luděk Kubička, CSc. (*1924 +2014), whose research significantly contributed to understanding addiction behavior and developing preventive measures in the Czech Republic.
Practical Information
- Date and Time: Thursday, November 28, 2024, 9:15–14:30
- Venue: Great Lecture Hall, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany (Topolová 748, 250 67)
More information – https://www.nudz.cz/aktuality-a-akce/konference-mladistvi-a-alkohol-28-11