October 2019

Circumstances of death of opioid users being treated with naltrexone

This study aimed to determine the clinical characteristics and circumstances of death of people undergoing naltrexone treatment for opioid dependence.

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March 2018

Advancing alcohol research and treatment

Aims This narrative exploration of alcohol treatment research focuses on key contentions and advances in alcohol treatment during the critical 1970s and 1980s.

March 2018

Online purchasing of image and performance enhancing drugs

Online drug markets are expanding the boundaries of drug supply including the sale and purchase of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs).

March 2018

Controversy and multiplicity in AOD treatment for young adults

Background Although young adults receiving treatment for alcohol and other drug (AOD) use often experience disadvantaged life circumstances, there has been little qualitative research into

March 2018

Role of culture and relationships in successful treatment outcomes in Australian Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehabilitation service

The need for effective, culturally safe residential rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people is widely acknowledged, however, the combination of treatment components that are optimally e

December 2017

Sexual violence and experience of multiple traumatic events predict suicidal behaviour

There are a number of significant gaps in our knowledge about the relationship between traumatic events and suicidal behaviours.

December 2017

Evaluating drug and alcohol first aid workshops

NCETA conducted a pilot evaluation of Lyndon Community’s Drug and Alcohol First Aid workshop for community and health sector workers and the general public.

December 2017

‘Affording’ new approaches to couples who inject drugs: A novel fitpack design for hepatitis C prevention

In the West, hepatitis C is predominantly transmitted via the sharing of contaminated drug-injecting equipment.

December 2017

Consumption plans for the rest of the night among Australian nightlife patrons

This study investigates associations between blood alcohol content (BAC), gender, location, time of night, and intention to consume more alcohol, energy drinks, and illicit drugs following a street intercept interview.

October 2017

Substance misuse in older people: Baby boomers are the population at highest risk

Advances in medicine mean that people are living longer. At the same time, however, the number of people aged 50 and over experiencing AOD problems is increasing rapidly.

October 2017

Third edition of the quick guide to drugs and alcohol

The Quick Guide to Drugs and Alcohol, 3rd edition has been published by the Drug Info service which is a partnership between the State Library of NSW and NSW Health.

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