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A joint publication of the collaborative network of alcohol and other drug research centres.

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NDRI hosted ISSDP 2026 in Perth
September 2026

NDRI hosts highly successful international conference

NDRI hosted a highly successful international conference attracting more than 250 delegates from more than 20 countries to Perth in early July.
Opinion
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September 2026

New reports show changing patterns of drug-related harm in Australia

The Drug Trends team at NDARC explore key findings from their latest annual reports on drug-related deaths and hospitalisations.
Projects
NCETA workplan
September 2026

What is next at NCETA: our 2026-27 research plan

NCETA’s 2026–27 workplan will deliver research and practical resources addressing key priorities across alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
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What is preloading?
September 2026

NCYSUR research fellow Dr Jacob Sorbello discusses this nuanced alcohol and drug consuming behaviour which increases the risk of harm experienced by young people.

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New study to trial online CBT for people who use methamphetamine
September 2026

An innovative therapy program for people who want to reduce their methamphetamine use will be trialled in a new study from the NCCRED. 

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A joint publication of the collaborative network of alcohol and other drug research centres
NDARC

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at UNSW

NCETA

National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction at Flinders University

NDRI

National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University

NCYSUR

National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research at University of Queensland

The national centres are supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Drug and Alcohol Program
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