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A joint publication of the collaborative network of alcohol and other drug research centres.

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Discarded alcohol
June 2026

Illicit Alcohol in Off-Licence Retailers: A Preliminary Observational Study

Study confirms illicit alcohol products are being sold in Australia alongside licit alcohol products by licensed retailers, contravening food safety laws.
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Pathway to becoming an AM specialist
June 2026

“One of medicine’s best kept secrets?” What draws doctors into addiction medicine

Dr Kirrilly Thompson and her research team found that Addiction Medicine is a deeply rewarding specialisation, but we need greater visibility and clinical exposure
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Online markets
June 2026

Researchers shed light on ‘hidden’ drug issues

Researchers shine light on drug issues not often discussed, including online drug markets and organised crime targeting vulnerable young people.
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Zero alcohol ads hook teens
March 2026

Zero alcohol drink advertising may not be as harmless as it seems, with new research showing it could increase teenagers’ interest in drinking alcohol. 

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Research improving post-prison outcomes for Aboriginal women
March 2026

NDRI and Justice Health Group at Curtin University researcher Emma Tufuga has been informing effective policy approaches to prevent repeat offending and support families.

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A joint publication of the collaborative network of alcohol and other drug research centres
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National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at UNSW

NCETA

National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction at Flinders University

NDRI

National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University

NCYSUR

National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research at University of Queensland

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