NHMRC Partnership Project Success: Shaping the Future of AOD Treatment: Meeting Unmet Demand with Brief Interventions

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in Australia currently meet less than half of the treatment demand. Even when individuals with AOD use problems access these services, the majority attend only one or two sessions.

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February 2020

New report shows deaths related to GHB preventable

A total of 74 GHB (Gamma hydroxybutyrate)-related deaths identified between 2000-2019 have been examined in a new report by the NDARC at UNSW Sydney.

February 2020

Influencing work/life balance issues as part of International Women’s Day

NCETA’s Dr Natalie Skinner has been invited by the organisers of a South Australian Public Service Association International Women’s Day (IWD) event to speak about the negative impact of alcohol an

February 2020

A review of the history of Opioid Substitution Therapy in Australia

Australia has been lauded internationally for its innovative and effective harm minimisation approach to responding to AOD issues.

February 2020

Recent updates to the National Alcohol and Drug Knowledgebase

The National Alcohol and other Drug Knowledgebase (NADK), Australia’s most comprehensive one-stop source of information about alcohol and other drugs (AOD) has recently undergone a comprehensive up

February 2020

National Quality Framework for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services now available

On 28 November 2019, the National Quality Framework for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services was endorsed by the Ministerial Drug and Alcohol Forum.

December 2019

Nicole Lee recognised at Curtin Awards

NDRI Adjunct Professor Nicole Lee has been recognised for her substantial media contribution in 2019.

December 2019

Translating workplace AOD research findings into practice

Based on its extensive and ongoing workplace AOD research program, NCETA conducted a brief workshop in Adelaide for health and safety practitioners and human resources personnel.

December 2019

St Vincent’s S-Check Model of Care

The S-Check Model of Care provides tools for community-based services to implement brief intervention for people who use methamphetamine.

December 2019

Ten emerging drug trends in 2019

The NDARC Drug Trends team has compiled the top ten emerging drug trends for 2019.

December 2019

Dangers of second-hand drinking: Teen drinkers at high risk of assault and sexual harassment

New research shows over 70% of teenage girls who are risky drinkers report unwanted sexual attention from other drinkers.

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