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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November 2014

Socio-economically advantaged Australians more likely to engage in risky drinking

This paper examines socioeconomic differences in alcohol-related risk-taking behaviour, and whether such differences explain socioeconomic disparities in alcohol-related harm.

November 2014

Workplace risk factors for anxiety and depression in male-dominated industries: a systematic review

This systematic review examined risk factors for anxiety and depression among workers in male-dominated industries and forms part of NCETA’s broader program of work on worker wellbeing.

September 2014

What difference does treatment make? Developing a qualitative measure of young people's progress in residential rehabilitation

This research aimed to produce a robust qualitative outcome measure of young people’s progress in treatment, which would have the potential to be used more widely than existing tools, and contribute to evidence-based residential treatment options for particular groups of young people in Australia.

September 2014

Patrons’ views about smoking in outdoor areas of licensed premises in Adelaide, South Australia: A pilot study

This pilot study reports on the views of patrons regarding smoke-free outdoor areas in licensed premises.

September 2014

From policy to implementation: Child and family sensitive practice in the alcohol and other drugs sector

This report examines policy frameworks that support or restrict the effective implementation of child and family sensitive practices in the AOD sector.

September 2014

Study finds dose-related causal link between methamphetamine and violence independent of psychosis

Methamphetamine (also known as ‘ice’ or ‘crystal meth’) is notorious for its association with violent behaviour.

September 2014

Internet-based drug prevention program also reduces truancy, psychological distress and disengagement

Climate Schools, a universal internet-based drug prevention program, has been shown to reduce alcohol and cannabis use among students given the intervention.

September 2014

Non heroin-using prescription opioid users respond well to opioid substitution treatment

The increasing population of prescription opioid (PO) users in the United States and elsewhere including Australia is well documented.

July 2014

What Police want from Liquor Licensing Legislation: The Australian Perspective

Police play a crucial role in addressing harms stemming from acute alcohol intoxication. They are required to manage alcohol-related crime, violence and antisocial behaviour, as well as the impact on public perceptions of safety. NCETA interviewed 53 Australian police officers to ascertain their perspectives concerning liquor licensing legislation in Australia.

July 2014

Up in Smoke: Cannabis Content in Alcohol and other Drug Qualifications

A central issue of concern for the alcohol and other drug workforce is the high prevalence of cannabis use.

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