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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May 2020

Pharmacological Treatment of Methamphetamine / Amphetamine Dependence: A Systematic Review

NCCRED researchers undertook a comprehensive assessment of research literature on pharmacotherapy for AMPH/MA.

May 2020

The alcopops tax and chlamydia rates among young people

This study investigated whether there was any association between the alcopops tax and national chlamydia rates.

May 2020

Prevalence and characteristics associated with chronic noncancer pain in suicide decedents

This is the first national study to examine the characteristics of suicide deaths with a focus on people with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP).

February 2020

Effectiveness of mutual aid at residential rehabilitation services

Background: Residential rehabilitation treatment (including both Therapeutic Communities (TC) and non-TC rehabs) is a key component of service delivery for people seeking treatment for substance us

February 2020

Cardioprotective assumptions and national drinking guidelines

The existence and potential level of cardioprotection from alcohol use is contested in alcohol studies.

February 2020

Correlates of indicators of potential extra‐medical opioid use in people prescribed opioids for chronic non‐cancer pain

This study aimed to examine the correlates of indicators of potential extra‐medical opioid use in people prescribed opioids for chronic non‐cancer pain (CNCP).

February 2020

Socio-demographic and ecological factors associated with anti-HCV prevalence in people who inject drugs: A systematic review

This paper explored socio-demographic and ecological variables associated with HCV antibody (anti-HCV) prevalence among samples of people who inject drugs.

February 2020

The overall effect of parental supply of alcohol across adolescence on alcohol‐related harms in early adulthood – a prospective cohort study

This study examined the effect of parental supply of alcohol on alcohol‐related outcomes in early adulthood using robust methods to minimise risk of bias.

February 2020

Lived experience: Characteristics of workers in alcohol and other drug nongovernment organizations. Contemporary Drug Problems

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December 2019

Cannabis and youth protection in Colorado's commercial adult-use market

This paper aimed to provide a thick descriptive account of youth prevention objectives stipulated in the pre-implementation phase of the CRCM and compare these with the real-world experience of regulators and other stakeholders involved with market implementation.

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