August 2017

More Australians dying of accidental overdose of pharmaceutical opioids

The rate of accidental deaths due to opioids is increasing and has more than doubled among Australians aged 35 to 44 since 2007 with more than two thirds of the deaths due to pharmaceutical opioids rather than heroin, a report from the National Dr

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August 2017

PhD scholarships on offer at NDRI Melbourne

NDRI Melbourne is offering two PhD scholarships for qualitative research projects on alcohol and other drug use

August 2017

NCETA advises a NSW-based school on evidence-based school drug policies

In reviewing its drug policy, and seeking advice about evidence-based AOD programs for schools, an independent school in NSW contacted NCETA for guidance.

August 2017

Northern Territory workforce development consultations

As part of its ongoing work with Northern Territory Primary Health Network (PHN), NCETA recently conducted a series of consultations with AOD policy makers, managers, supervisors and frontline work

August 2017

Congratulations to NCETA’s newest Associate Professor

Longstanding NCETA staff member Dr Ken Pidd has been appointed an Associate Professor at the Centre.

August 2017

Inaugural Franklin Women mentoring program kicks off

UNSW Medicine is supporting two staff from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) to participate in the inaugural Franklin Women men

August 2017

NDARC recognised at the 2017 Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence and Innovation Awards

NDARC recognised at the 2017 Alcohol and Other Drug Excellence and Innovation Awards

August 2017

Registration now open for the 2017 NDARC Annual Research Symposium

Registration is now open for the 2017 National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre Annual Symposium, Changing the Game: 30 Years of Drug and Alcohol Research.

August 2017

NDRI researcher to be President of Kettil Bruun Society

Dr Anne-Marie Laslett has been voted President-elect of the international¬¬¬ Kettil Bruun Society.

August 2017

National recognition for Professor Steve Allsop

Professor Steve Allsop has been inducted into the National Honour Roll for his contribution to addressing alcohol and other drug issues.

June 2017

NDARC videos help support pregnant women who use alcohol or other drugs

NDARC has developed a series of videos to help health care professionals support pregnant women who use alcohol or other drugs.

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