November 2021

NCETA’s new Director, Professor Jacqueline Bowden

We are delighted to announce NCETA’s new Director, Professor Jacqueline Bowden. Jacquie has a background in both psychology (BA Arts, Hons and PhD) and public health (Master of Public Health).

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February 2020

Online now: 2019 Illicit Drug Reporting System and Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System state reports

The 2019 Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) and Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) state reports are available now.

February 2020

Deaths caused by extramedical use of opioids preventable, NDARC review finds

People who use opioids for extramedical reasons have significantly higher rates of mortality, much of which is preventable finds a new review.

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.

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