October 2019

New study highlights risks of synthetic cannabis

Synthetic cannabinoids are more potent than cannabis and exhibit effects more typically associated with psychostimulants, a new study has found.

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February 2019

Study into Risky Drinking levels in older Australians attracts media considerable attention

The findings from a recent study by NCETA’s Professor Ann Roche and Ms Victoria Kostadinov examining older Australians’ drinking habits was published in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) on 14

February 2019

Online now: Drug Trends resources

Drug Trends triangulates data from various sources to identify emerging problems in substance use in Australia.

February 2019

Subscribe to the Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction newsletter

The UNSW Medicine Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction Theme aims to address the burdens imposed by neurological, mental health, and drug and alcohol

February 2019

Professor Louisa Degenhardt recognised as one of the world’s most influential scientists

Congratulations to Professor Louisa Degenhardt who has been recognised in the 2018 list of Highly Cited Researchers in sciences and social sciences compiled by Clarivate Analytics.

February 2019

NDARC awarded $1.8 million to run text messaging smoking cessation trial

NDARC’s Dr Ryan Courtney was awarded $1.764 million for a trial of tailored text messaging treatment for smoking cessation among

December 2018

Baby boomers’ alcohol and other drugs use – media spotlight

NCETA’s research examining the patterns, prevalence and impact of AOD use by people aged over 50 was recently highlighted in a feature article.

December 2018

Taiwanese delegation visits NCETA

Building on NCETA’s international workforce development reputation and expertise, a delegation of representatives from the Taiwanese Addiction Society and the Taiwanese Ministry of Health and Welfare visited the Centre.

December 2018

Recent updates to the National Alcohol and Drug Knowledgebase

Australia’s most comprehensive one-stop source of information about alcohol and other drugs (AOD), the National Alcohol and Drug Knowledgebase (NADK) has been updated to include the latest information about alcohol use.

December 2018

Informing the work of Local Government Safe Cities Network

NCETA was recently invited by the Local Government Safe Cities Network (LGSCN) to present information to LGSCN members.

December 2018

Showcasing NCETA’s research findings at APSAD 2018

The 2018 Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) in Auckland, New Zealand provided an opportunity for NCETA to showcase its workforce development and workplace research programs.

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