Promoting evidence-based standards in treatment, prevention, awareness, research, policy, & development. Support to professionals working in AOD.
Australasia
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Are you attending the #APSAD2025 next week? Say hi to Tara who will be attending for the @AIAODKC. The Conference aims to elevate First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing around #AOD prevention, treatment, research and policy: 🔗 bit.ly/49hOvyr
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Urgent Need for Pairing Training and Education With Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution
Megan K. Reed, Tracy Esteves Camacho, Kristin L. Rising, Rose Laurano, Danielle Albaciete, Stephen E. Lankenau
@JeffersonUniv @HMHNewJersey @DrexelUniv
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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NDARC's Scientia Professor Louisa Degenhardt & Dr Thomas Santo Jr will be presenting their work on injecting drug use-related harms in prison settings at #INHSU2025 in Cape Town, South Africa next week. Watch this space!
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For our next webinar, join Dr Nic Taylor to learn about historical and current methods of monitoring #alcohol consumption and how to move towards best practice.
🗓️ Thursday, 16 October
⏲️3pm AEDT
📍Zoom webinar
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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NHMRC is pleased to announce the publication of a series of 11 case studies that showcase the work of our Research Translation Centres and how they are addressing significant health challenges, driving innovation and workforce initiatives and improving health outcomes for all Australians. Explore the case studies on our website today: ow.ly/yCCV50Xakhp
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We conducted a review of non-alcoholic beverages on health metrics such as serum/plasma antioxidant levels, heart health, immune response, liver function, metabolism, gut microbiome diversity, and inflammation indicators. #HealthResearch #NCYSUR buff.ly/Nmjp8Qa
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🆕What Happened to #Alcohol Consumption in #Australia During the #COVID-19 Pandemic? Comparing Alcohol Consumption Measures
@yvette_mp, Michael Livingston, @AmyPennay, Sarah Callinan
@CAPRAustralia @latrobe @NDRIau @CurtinUni @karolinskainst
doi.org/10.1111/dar.70048
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Join Us for International Overdose Awareness Day!
Friday 29 August | 12:00–1PM AEST
GHB in Focus + Nitazenes, Novel Benzos & the Role of Early Warning Systems
Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#IOAD #PeerLeadership #Overdoseprevention #HarmReduction #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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2025 Symposium Update: Final Speakers Announced – Less Than 5 Weeks Away! - mailchi.mp/sandas/2025-sympo…
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International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31. Visit overdoseday.com to see how you can get involved.
#IOAD #IOAD25 #endoverdose #overdoseday #IOAD2025
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Our world first scoping review of 27 studies identifies the need for further research on the impact of different approaches and instruments used to measure ATOD-related presenteeism, which has a greater impact on workplace productivity than absenteeism. doi.org/10.1007/s10926-025-1…
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While studies emphasize the harms of smoking on those who smoke, second-hand smoke significantly contributes to illnesses and fatalities, particularly posing a challenge for women in Southeast Asia. Our research aims to shed light on this:
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As a formal commitment to continuing to improve responsible research assessment, NHMRC has released the NHMRC Action Plan for Responsible Research Assessment. Read the action plan on our website: ow.ly/BLbS50WEXkt
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Tracker is out now! Get the latest on upcoming funding opportunities for researchers, read about our new Good Institutional Practice Guide and Corporate Plan as well as an invitation for public submissions and upcoming grant opportunities.
Head to our website: ow.ly/otuX50WHim3
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ICYMI... NDARC researchers found "key opportunities" to optimise #AOD services to Aboriginal people in rural NSW, including expanding programs that encourage standardised, culturally meaningful care & better access to training.
Read more here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… #NAIDOC2025
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ICYMI... In a comprehensive narrative review, NDARC researchers explain the socio-cultural, economic, & health dimensions of #kava, & highlight both its embeddedness in Pacific Islander heritage & the debate surrounding its safety & utility.
Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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For our next webinar, join Professor Jason Grebely from the Kirby Institute to learn about hepatitis C elimination among people who inject drugs.
🗓️Thursday, 24 July
⏲️ 3pm AEST
📍 Zoom webinar
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #HepatitisC
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🇦🇺🦘 Clinicians working with clients for their substance use: have you tried something spontaneous and made a real therapeutic win? These moments need recording!📖 Share it in our confidential survey & win 1 of 5 $100 GiftPay vouchers. 👉 bit.ly/3GpQTXP UTAS HREC #31605
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Australia's record on human rights is going backwards, according to a coalition of more than 150 First Nations, legal and advocacy organisations.
Read more via NITV: sbs.com.au/nitv/article/ongo…
#Reconciliation