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image - T61
Tags: cannabis Status: Completed
Despite its widespread use, relatively few cannabis users present to treatment, with only 31,980 episodes of care provided for primary cannabis use problems in 2006-07 (AIHW, 2008). Study on the... Read more
image - T62
Status: Completed
Despite its widespread use, relatively few cannabis users present to treatment, with only 31,980 episodes of care provided for primary cannabis use problems in 2006-07 (AIHW, 2008). Study on the... Read more
image - P21
Status: Completed
Alcohol use during pregnancy has been associated with a number of adverse pregnancy outcomes including miscarriage, premature birth, still birth and low birth weight. Alcohol exposure in utero can... Read more
image - DPMP5
Tags: crime Status: Completed
There is a growing body of research evidence demonstrating the impact of a range of pre-sentence diversion options at engaging substance misusing defendants in treatment, and reducing illicit drug... Read more
image - Brain And Bills 280
Tags: depression Status: Completed
Citalopram is a second generation, highly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for depressive mood disorders, and is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in... Read more
image - Pathway Square
Tags: heroin Status: Completed
In this review, the self-medication hypothesis is examined in relation to the development and chronicity of heroin dependence.
image - Vietnam Square 0
Status: Completed
In 2000, a national commitment has been made to expand access to antiretroviral (ARVs) in Vietnam. However, the number of patients infected with HIV in need of ARV has far exceeded the supply of ARVs... Read more
image - Single Cannabis Leaf 280
Status: Completed
Cannabis use is a significant problem among Australian adolescents. There is evidence suggesting that substance use interventions for adolescents must target immediate affective responses to thoughts... Read more
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Status: Completed
It is known that women experiencing homelessness are at high risk of unintended pregnancy (Gelberg 2007). Homeless women cite multiple deterrents to the use of contraception, leading to... Read more
image - I35
Tags: cannabis, youth, crime Status: Completed
Within both the Australian and international literature, the association between substance use and criminal activity is well established.  The nature of the relationship, however, is still widely... Read more