June 2018

The long-term impact of post traumatic stress disorder on recovery from heroin dependence

The high prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among people with heroin dependence and its impact on short term outcomes has been well established.

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February 2016

Review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ATOD Treatment Service Sector

This report reviews the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alcohol, tobacco and other drug treatment service sector.

December 2015

Addressing inequities in alcohol consumption and related harms

To-date little Australian research has addressed the relationships between social determinants, inequities, and alcohol consumption and related harms.

December 2015

The effect of alcohol outlets, sales and trading hours on alcohol-related injuries

Background and Aims: Few studies have investigated the combined effects of alcohol sales, outlet numbers and trading hours on alcohol-related harms.

December 2015

Early developmental, temperamental and educational problems in 'substance use disorder' patients with and without ADHD: Does ADHD make a difference?

A study examining the differences in substance use disorders (SUD) with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has found that those with ADHD had a significantly slower infant

December 2015

Sales promotion strategies and youth drinking in Australia

This study employed an exploratory approach to generate detailed information about how in-store shopping experiences and exposure to sales promotion activities feature in the alcohol choices of Australian 18–21 year old drinkers.

December 2015

Examining the relationship between heavy alcohol use and assaults

Background: Experimental studies suggest that alcohol can lead to aggression in laboratory settings; however, it is impossible to test the causal relationship between alcohol use and real-life violence among humans in randomized clinical trials.

December 2015

Slots and Shots: Gambling Resources for the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Sector

Many people working in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field are aware that clients who present for treatment or assistance are often experiencing a range of other complex conditions. This resource was developed to strengthen AOD workers’ skills and understanding of gambling and help them respond appropriately to people who may also present with AOD problems.

December 2015

Which medications are suitable for agonist drug maintenance?

Nicotine, cannabis and benzodiazepine have a potential for agonist maintenance treatment, according to an analysis conducted by NDARC Professors Shane Darke and Michael Farrell, published in the journal Addiction early online view in October.

December 2015

Does the social context of early alcohol use affect risky drinking in adolescents? Prospective cohort study

Drinking alcohol with parents does not protect teenagers from engaging in risky drinking behaviour, this NDARC study has found.

October 2015

Mortality risk of opioid substitution therapy with methadone versus buprenorphine

Opioid-dependent patients are five times more likely to die in the first four weeks of treatment if they are prescribed methadone rather than buprenorphine, a new NDARC study has shown.

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