March 2024

An exploration of substance use and other contributing factors to Indigenous incarceration and identification of supports needed to reduce (re)offending – PhD Project

PhD research investigates contributing factors to Indigenous incarceration, supports needed to help reduce (re)offending, and what incarcerated First Nations Peoples themselves see as solutions.

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April 2014

Development of an online portal of drug education resources for school communities

This project meets a need, identified by the Department of Health, for an online portal to help school communities access evidence-based information and drug prevention programs.

April 2014

Diversion of prescribed Schedule 8 opioid and stimulant drugs and their impact on motor vehicle accidents

NCETA is working with South Australia Police to examine the impact of prescribed Schedule 8 opioid and stimulant use on car crashes.

April 2014

Examining the quality of life experiences and outcomes of alcohol and other substance users

In this project NCETA will systematically review the literature around the quality of life of clients of therapeutic communities.

April 2014

Examining the relationship between WorkCover SA claims and workers’ use of prescribed opioids: a hazard surveillance project

NCETA has been commissioned by SafeWork SA to examine the nature and extent of prescribed opioid use among SA workers and its relationship with WorkCover claims.

April 2014

National Opioid Medications Abuse Deterrence (NOMAD) study

This project examines the extra-medical use of oxycodone in Australia as a new tamper-resistant formulation of OxyContin is due to be introduced to the market.

April 2014

Internet interventions for substance use problems: Can the ideal of universal care be fulfilled?

This NDRI project will investigate the effectiveness of current internet interventions and examine means of improving access, engagement and retention in internet interventions targeting substance use problems and disorders.

April 2014

Regulating addictions: A pilot study exploring the role of the law in the identification and management of addictions

This pilot study explores the role of criminal and family law in the identification and management of addictions.

April 2014

The development and evaluation of an information kit on opioid substitution treatment: Translating research into policy

This project involves the development of an information kit on methadone maintenance treatment for parliamentarians, local government, prison and health department officers and GPs.

April 2014

Using longitudinal studies of people who use drugs to understand their health and social needs

This NDRI project aims to refine knowledge and understanding of the trajectories and natural history of injecting drug use.

April 2014

Walking a tightrope: AOD use and violence - a guide for families

NCETA and Family Drug Support have developed a guide to assist families struggling with AOD-related violence.

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