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A joint publication of the collaborative network of alcohol and other drug research centres; National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW; National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University; and National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) at Flinders University.

Results of clinical trial will impact treatment for opioid dependence in Australia and internationally

The results of a clinical trial of extended-release buprenorphine injections (BUP-XR), an opioid agonist treatment (OAT), demonstrate high retention and treatment satisfaction.

No time to waste: Ageing, alcohol and pharmaceuticals

Forecasts estimate that by 2030 about one in three people living in western nations will be aged 65 years or older.

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).

Regular sections

News

  • Thank you and Farewell Professor Ann Roche
  • Are e-cigarettes the magic bullet?
  • Results from World Mental Health Surveys finds low rates of people with alcohol use disorder having ‘helpful’ treatment
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Opinion

  • No time to waste: Ageing, alcohol and pharmaceuticals

Research Focus

  • Results of clinical trial will impact treatment for opioid dependence in Australia and internationally

New Projects

  • Incentivise – Integrating contingency management for methamphetamine use into routine clinical care in Australia
  • Culturally responsive policy and service delivery for Aboriginal people affected by homelessness
  • Assessing Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) use across workplace settings
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Publication Highlights

  • Out-of-pocket costs for people receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) equates to one-eight of their income new study shows
  • New study reinforces the need for multidisciplinary care of chronic non-cancer pain to be better supported in Australia
  • Depression and oral health related quality of life in PWID
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Publication List

  • Full list of recent publications

Conversation with...

Sione Crawford

CEO Harm Reduction Victoria
Sione Crawford has worked in the NSW, ACT and Victorian organisations of people who use drugs since 2004 in a number of roles including peer education

The national centres are supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Drug and Alcohol Program

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