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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April 2015

Cannabis makes the grade: A resource to support the development of a ‘cannabis competent’ AOD workforce

This new resource has been developed by NCETA to address the shortage of cannabis content contained in the vocational education and training (VET) sector’s alcohol and other drug courses.

April 2015

The prevalence and correlates of secondary traumatic stress among alcohol and other drug workers in Australia

This study provides valuable information regarding the prevalence of secondary traumatic stress among individuals working in the Australian AOD sector, along with the factors associated with an individual experiencing STS.

April 2015

Injection and diversion of Oxycontin drops following introduction of tamper proof formula

There is increasing concern about tampering and diversion of pharmaceutical opioids. The Australian NOMAD study was established to assess the impact of Reformulated OxyContin® in reducing tampering and non-medical use.

April 2015

Program completion and targeting of high risk drug users key to success of MERIT program

This study sought to assess the impact of the pre-sentence Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) diversion program in New South Wales on offending in the 12 months following exposure to the intervention.

April 2015

Online alcohol interventions, sexual violence and intimate partner violence

There is extensive research to show that online interventions are effective in reducing alcohol consumption in both the general adult population and among tertiary students. But does this also lead to a reduction in sexual assaults?

April 2015

Off-site outlets and alcohol-related harm

This research report investigates the relationship between rates of reported assault, alcohol sales and numbers of licensed outlets in Queensland and Western Australia.

April 2015

Risk of suicide is two to three times higher in people with chronic pain compared to general population

Research suggests that people suffering from chronic pain have elevated rates of suicidality. With an ageing population, more research is essential to gain a better understanding of this association.

February 2015

Alcohol and other drug use at school leavers' celebrations

This article examines patterns, influences and impacts of drug consumption at a 'schoolies' event.

February 2015

Delay to first treatment contact for alcohol use disorder

Australians wait on average 18 years to seek treatment for alcohol problems.

February 2015

Buprenorphine maintenance versus placebo or methadone maintenance for opioid dependence

Cochrane review finds methadone in flexible and low doses is more effective than buprenorphine in retaining people in treatment and suppressing opioid use.

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