June 2024

LSD and magic mushroom deaths in Australia are rare but significant

A study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) outlines the profiles and circumstances of 43 deaths related to LSD or psilocybin (commonly known as magic mushrooms) in Australia between 2000 and 2023.

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February 2016

Adverse events arising from the use of synthetic cannabinoids

This paper systematically identified scientific reports of adverse events associated with the consumption of synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) in the medical literature and poison centre data.

February 2016

Impact of alcohol policy measures on young risky drinkers

This bulletin from the Young Australians Alcohol Reporting System (YAARS) describes some of the impacts of existing alcohol availability policies on young Australian risky drinkers, and gauges their support for proposed measures.

February 2016

Review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ATOD Treatment Service Sector

This report reviews the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander alcohol, tobacco and other drug treatment service sector.

December 2015

Addressing inequities in alcohol consumption and related harms

To-date little Australian research has addressed the relationships between social determinants, inequities, and alcohol consumption and related harms.

December 2015

The effect of alcohol outlets, sales and trading hours on alcohol-related injuries

Background and Aims: Few studies have investigated the combined effects of alcohol sales, outlet numbers and trading hours on alcohol-related harms.

December 2015

Early developmental, temperamental and educational problems in 'substance use disorder' patients with and without ADHD: Does ADHD make a difference?

A study examining the differences in substance use disorders (SUD) with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has found that those with ADHD had a significantly slower infant

December 2015

Sales promotion strategies and youth drinking in Australia

This study employed an exploratory approach to generate detailed information about how in-store shopping experiences and exposure to sales promotion activities feature in the alcohol choices of Australian 18–21 year old drinkers.

December 2015

Examining the relationship between heavy alcohol use and assaults

Background: Experimental studies suggest that alcohol can lead to aggression in laboratory settings; however, it is impossible to test the causal relationship between alcohol use and real-life violence among humans in randomized clinical trials.

December 2015

Slots and Shots: Gambling Resources for the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Sector

Many people working in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field are aware that clients who present for treatment or assistance are often experiencing a range of other complex conditions. This resource was developed to strengthen AOD workers’ skills and understanding of gambling and help them respond appropriately to people who may also present with AOD problems.

December 2015

Which medications are suitable for agonist drug maintenance?

Nicotine, cannabis and benzodiazepine have a potential for agonist maintenance treatment, according to an analysis conducted by NDARC Professors Shane Darke and Michael Farrell, published in the journal Addiction early online view in October.

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