March 2024

An exploration of substance use and other contributing factors to Indigenous incarceration and identification of supports needed to reduce (re)offending – PhD Project

PhD research investigates contributing factors to Indigenous incarceration, supports needed to help reduce (re)offending, and what incarcerated First Nations Peoples themselves see as solutions.

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April 2015

Making addiction in screening and diagnostic tools used in AOD and other health settings

This project will collect and examine substance use and addiction screening and diagnostic tools currently being used in two countries: Australia and Canada.

April 2015

Reducing tobacco smoking among low-SES smokers: A RCT to improve compliance with treatment, smoking cessation and health economic outcomes

This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of enhanced compliance instruction (via text messaging) to increase smoking cessation rates among low-SES smokers.

April 2015

Global Addiction Academy Project (GAaP)

Through its membership of the GAaP, NCETA continues to work with its international partners to develop and implement initiatives.

February 2015

Older People Program

NCETA is embarking on a new program of research about alcohol and other drug use among ageing populations.

February 2015

CFMEU Policy Work

NCETA is developing nationally a consistent ‘fit for work’ policy and associated procedures for the Construction, Forestry, Mining, & Energy Union (CFMEU).

February 2015

‘The Forgotten Generation’: Health Trajectories in Aboriginal Adolescents and Youth

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) young people experience significantly poorer health and greater social and economic challenges to future health than other Australian young people. However, there remains major gaps in evidence and longitudinal studies highlighting the health trajectories of ATSI young people.

February 2015

Better methods to collect self-report data on alcohol use behaviours from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

This study aims to develop, pilot and field test, an approach using a tablet-based computer to collect self-reported data on alcohol use behaviours in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

February 2015

Psychotherapeutic interventions for cannabis abuse and/or dependence in outpatient settings

This project aims to evaluate the efficacy of psychosocial interventions for cannabis abuse or dependence delivered in outpatient and community settings.

February 2015

Drug law enforcement policy: The deterrent effects of Australian policing strategies

This project assesses the assumption that policing can deter, discourage or prevent drug offending.

November 2014

Adolescent alcohol use: determining priorities for parent interventions

This research will determine the factors that influence parents’ actions and impact on their children’s alcohol consumption. The findings will inform the development of effective parent interventions that reduce alcohol consumption amongst adolescents.

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