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This project sought to clarify Australian drug and alcohol treatment funding; current and future service needs; the gap between met and unmet demand; and planning and funding processes for the future... Read more
The effectiveness of a multi-component intervention for young people with multiple and complex needs
Tags: alcohol, Indigenous Australians
Status: Completed
Young people with multiple and complex needs represent a minority of young people but they experience a disproportionately high burden of harm. This is often due to a complex history of childhood... Read more
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in Australia and its use is associated with an increased risk of involvement in motor vehicle accidents, work place accidents, mental health disorders,... Read more
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a significant risk factor for the development of substance use disorders (SUD) in adolescence and adulthood, and ADHD complicates the course and... Read more
This study aimed to provide novel data on Australian fatalities involving steroids.
Alcohol-related harms contribute substantially to the burden of disease in Australia, with a wide range of acute and chronic consequences associated with alcohol consumption. The relationship between... Read more
This project builds on research by Professor Donald Tashkin (University of California) to further extend the message on respiratory cannabis-related harms. The project consists of an updated review... Read more
Individuals often report using cannabis to sleep, experiencing sleep problems as a symptom of withdrawal, and relapsing due to sleep problems. This project endeavoured to integrate research on... Read more
Workplace substance use incurs substantial costs to society and employers through decreased workplace productivity as well as increased employee turnover, absenteeism and worker stress. This study... Read more
