May 2020

Legalizing Cannabis: Experiences, lessons and scenarios

This book brings evidence and expertise on cannabis law reform together with lessons learned from the regulation of alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive substances.

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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.

October 2017

Online drug education more effective in female than male students

An online drug education game called Pure Rush developed by NDARC researchers increases girls’ knowledge about drugs but has proved less effective with male students.

October 2017

Playing hard: Young men’s experiences of drinking in inner Melbourne

This paper explores the meanings and understandings of alcohol consumption among male participants in an 18-month study of young adults living in inner-city Melbourne.

October 2017

Liquor licences issued to Australian schools

This research looked at the conditions under which Australian schools are required to apply for a liquor licence and the associated prevalence of liquor licences for these events where children were likely to be present.

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