Pathways to heroin dependence: the role of self-medication
In this review, the self-medication hypothesis is examined in relation to the development and chronicity of heroin dependence.
Project Status:
Completed
Patterns of alcohol and drug use
Cannabis Cohorts Research Consortium (CCRC)
The Cannabis Cohorts Research Consortium (CCRC) is a collaboration which stemmed from the need to better address pressing questions about the relationship between cannabis, other drug use, life-course outcomes and mental health in children and young adults.
Project Status:
Current
A formative study in the inner city suburbs of Sydney to identify and describe women subject to homelessness, and their reproductive health issues as perceived by service providers
It is known that women experiencing homelessness are at high risk of unintended pregnancy (Gelberg 2007).
Project Status:
Completed
Subjective experience of withdrawal from cannabis: bush, hydro and synthetic
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in Australia.
Project Status:
Completed
Substance use and comorbidities in same sex-attracted young males
The young male same sex attracted population has been reported to have a suicide attempt rate 3-6 times higher than that found in the same age range in the non SSA population, and higher levels of mental health concerns.
Project Status:
Completed
Tasmanian Review of Opioid Prescribing
Project Status:
Current
Alcohol use disorders in young adults: "Youthful epidemic" or diagnostic bias?
Estimates of the prevalence of alcohol use disorders (i.e. abuse and dependence) are consistently higher for younger adults compared to their older counterparts.
Project Status:
Completed
The cost of homelessness and the net benefit of homelessness programs: a national study
Homelessness is a prevailing issue in contemporary Australian society and yet little is known about the social and economic costs to the individual and to the community.
Project Status:
Completed