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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July 2014

Better methods to collect self-reported alcohol and other drug use data from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities experience greater alcohol and other drug misuse and associated harms than non-Indigenous Australians.

July 2014

Drinking in the suburbs: the experiences of Aboriginal young people

This report presents the findings from the Healthway (WA Health Promotion Foundation) funded ‘Drinking in the Suburbs’ project.

July 2014

Compulsory treatment of addiction in the patient's best interests: More rigorous evaluations are essential

There has been renewed advocacy in Australia and the USA for the revival of compulsory treatment of severely addicted persons for their own good.

July 2014

Impact of substance use on the Australian workforce

Employee substance use may incur substantial costs to society and employers through decreased workplace productivity and increased employee turnover, absenteeism and worker stress.

July 2014

Comparing opioids: A guide to estimating oral morphine equivalents (OME) in research

Global use of opioids has risen dramatically since the early 2000s. The highest levels of opioid consumption accounted for by use in high income countries such as the United States, Canada and Australia.

April 2014

Causes of death in a cohort treated for opioid dependence between 1985 and 2005

In this paper the authors examine data from approximately 44,000 people in NSW who were registered for opioid substitution therapy (OST) between 1985-2005 to determine three key things: avoidable causes of death among the group; how causes of death have changed over time and with age; and how many years of potential life were lost.

April 2014

Diversion of prescribed opioids by people living with chronic pain: Results from an Australian community sample

Researchers surveyed a sample of just under 1000 Australians who have been prescribed opioids for chronic non-cancer pain and found very few are diverting their opioids to others.

April 2014

Enhancing the management of alcohol-related problems among Indigenous Australians: Implementation plan

The evidence shows clearly that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience significantly higher levels of alcohol and other drug related harm than do other Australians.

April 2014

From policy to implementation: Child and family sensitive practice in the AOD sector

In 2013, NCETA was commissioned by the Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) to examine policy frameworks that support or restrict the effective implemen

April 2014

It’s time to have the conversation: Understanding the treatment needs of women who are pregnant and alcohol dependent

This report presents a narrative literature review of treatments available to pregnant women who have alcohol use disorders and findings from interviews with key stakeholders regarding current treatment practices and areas requiring improvement.

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