This project tackles one of the leading drug policy and organised crime issues in Australia, namely the increased availability of crystal methamphetamine (ice) in rural and regional communities.
Analyses of drug markets over many years have shown that the price and purity of illicit substances can have a key role in shaping drug consumption, and in turn drug-related harm.
The Quit Smoking Study is looking at different types of nicotine replacement products to see which is the most effective at helping low-income smokers quit.
The ASCEND Investigators are undertaking a five-year program grant seeking to enhance collaboration and bring together disciplines of viral hepatitis and drug dependence for mutual benefit.
NCETA has been engaged by the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) to develop a Workforce Development (WFD) strategy addressing the needs of the clinical research workforce that focus on methamphetamine and other emerging drugs.
This project aims to provide the first comprehensive analysis of Australian criminal justice responses relating to personal use and possession of illicit drugs and the reach of Australian drug diversion programs.