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A joint publication of the collaborative network of alcohol and other drug research centres; National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW; National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University; and National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) at Flinders University.

Managing AOD use in times of crisis – what the sector can do to support our workforce

We all need to prioritise our physical and mental health during this challenging time of COVID-19 / coronavirus.

Understanding emerging trends in illicit drug use, markets and harms with the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia

New and existing research projects will provide critical information about how people who use illicit drugs can be supported during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources for the AOD sector

Online information and resources to assist people working in the alcohol and other drug sector at this challenging time.

Regular sections

News

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources for the AOD sector
  • CoLAB study extended for 12 months to continue evaluation of extended release buprenorphine
  • The cost of opioid use to Australia: $15.7 billion and 2200 deaths
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Opinion

  • Managing AOD use in times of crisis – what the sector can do to support our workforce

Research Focus

  • Understanding emerging trends in illicit drug use, markets and harms with the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia

New Projects

  • Australians’ Drug use: Adapting to Pandemic Threats (ADAPT) Study
  • Examining AOD patterns, prevalence and related issues among Australian workers
  • E-cigarette Surveillance Project

Publication Highlights

  • Legalizing Cannabis: Experiences, lessons and scenarios
  • Rates, characteristics and manner of cannabis-related deaths in Australia 2000-2018
  • Predictors of work engagement among Australian non-government drug and alcohol employees: Implications for policy and practice
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Publication List

  • Full list of recent publications

Conversation with...

Jude Byrne

National Project Coordinator, Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL)
In this special 'conversation with', Jude Byrne gives her perspective on how COVID-19 is affecting people who use drugs.

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

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