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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October 2020

Alcohol industry arguments for putting profit before health in the midst of a pandemic

In an effort to limit the impact of alcohol on the Western Australian (WA) health system during the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) pandemic, the WA Government introduced temporary restrictions on t

October 2020

Safety first: beliefs of older peers supplying alcohol to underage friends

Issue addressed: Underage drinkers most commonly source alcohol from older peers. However, few studies have examined older peers’ supply‐related beliefs and motivations.

August 2020

Lifestyle risk factors and major depressive disorder in adolescents

This paper investigates critical peaks in the prevalence of MDD at certain ages and to examine how these peaks might be amplified or attenuated by the presence of lifestyle risk factors.

August 2020

Protective behavioral strategies among adult drinkers

This paper aims to identify factors associated with enactment of specific PBSs to inform alcohol control efforts that aim to encourage the use of effective strategies and attenuate the effects of strategies found to be associated with increased consumption.

August 2020

Have COVID-19 restrictions affected needle and syringe program transactions in Tasmania?

This report compiles data from all seven primary needle and syringe program outlets across Tasmania.

August 2020

Increasing trends in self-reported use of nitrous oxide among Western Australian EDRS samples

This bulletin examines trends in the use of nitrous oxide among samples of people who regularly use ecstasy and other illicit stimulants surveyed as part of the Western Australia Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System between 2003-2019.

August 2020

Working at heights: patterns and predictors of illicit drug use in construction workers

This study assessed the determinants of the use of three main drug types in male construction workers by examining individual-level predictors and workplace substance use climate variables.

May 2020

Legalizing Cannabis: Experiences, lessons and scenarios

This book brings evidence and expertise on cannabis law reform together with lessons learned from the regulation of alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive substances.

May 2020

Rates, characteristics and manner of cannabis-related deaths in Australia 2000-2018

This study aimed to investigate the rates, characteristics and manner of cannabis-related deaths recorded in Australia (2000-2018).

May 2020

Predictors of work engagement among Australian non-government drug and alcohol employees: Implications for policy and practice

This study examined a range of potential predictors of work engagement among Australian AOD non-government workers.

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