Rotation from methadone to buprenorphine using a micro-dosing regime in patients with opioid use disorder and serious mental illness: A case series Vivian Praeger, Matthew Frei, Dan Pham, Adrian Praeger Dan Lubman Shalini Arunogiri onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

📜📜📜📜 Our new paper on #psychedelic Microdosing.com in J. Psychopharmacology: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02… This is an update following our comprehensive systematic review in 2022 (sciencedirect.com/science/articl…) Thanks to Vince Polito for leading this!

A preprinted letter to the editor addressing serious methodological concerns in the recent systematic review of adverse effects of #psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in JAMA Network Open. We need to do better at understanding and communication #harms. osf.io/preprints/psya…

#HIRING Are you a psychologist looking to support the alcohol and other drug workforce to respond to mental health conditions? Join A/Prof Dr Christina Marel’s team as a Research Psychologist. Apply by July 1: usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_…

So glad to see this evidence based measure in Victoria 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 Look forward to hearing further details on the model and the implementation plan- can’t wait to see this in action!

Now that Victoria has announced it will introduce drug checking, how might it work in practice? Recently I wrote a report on just this issue for VAADA & Harm Reduction Vic based on consultations with experts and people who’d use the service. Read more here: vaada.org.au/drug-checking-…

Fantastic to see drug checking announced for VIC, and pleased to contribute to this report. Things are moving very rapidly with the recent detections of nitazenes. We still urgently need to scale up all harm reduction services, incl supervised injecting rooms Monash Addiction Research Centre

Editorial - Ageing disgracefully with Jude Byrne: A special section recognising her life and work Anna Olsen Chris Gough Annie Madden (PhD) AO Lisa Maher, Suzie Hudson Geoff Ward Peter Higgs Free Access: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/da… Look out for this Special Section coming in July!

There's 4 days left to apply for Orygen's upcoming Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work (Consumer) course. We're proud to be offering 30 scholarships towards the course, which will equip graduates with a nationally recognised qualification. Apply by 30/06: bit.ly/46QYFle

In case you missed it, the team FARE are hiring multiple policy and advocacy positions. A fab team and opportunity, if I do say so myself. Check out the roles and please reach out with any questions. Just over a week left to apply! seek.com.au/job/76587702

Victorian health alert 🚨 Mushroom Gummies - Cordyceps, Lion's Mane nausea vomiting palpitations dizziness or light-headedness anxiety hallucinations seizure-like activity including involuntary limb or eye movements drowsiness or reduced consciousness health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/…

Looking forward to joining the team at 3rrrfm Radiotherapy this morning to talk about #drugchecking #pilltesting Check out the program here: rrr.org.au/explore/progra…

Read the ABC News article below referencing the VAADA and Harm Reduction Vic proposed Potent Synthetic Opioids Plan which was publicly released today. ABC Article: ab.co/3zuMoHv Keeping Victorian's Safe: We need a Potent Synthetic Opioids Plan: bit.ly/3VSOUyY

A new study led by #AaronMackay with Luke Downey Shalini Arunogiri Dr Rowan P. Ogeil & Dr. Amie Hayley has found that trait anger may lead to greater risk-taking while driving and increase the risk of traffic harm among people who use methamphetamine. Open access doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.…

Celebrate NAIDOC Week by exploring enriching activities and learning about First Nations cultures and histories! Discover events near you: naidoc.org.au/local-events/l… #NAIDOCWeek2024 #BlakLoudProud

How can alcohol and other drug workers take a trauma-informed care approach? The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care funded Guidelines on co-occurring conditions online training program provides free, evidence-based information about delivering trauma-informed care. Register: bit.ly/49L427E

We're currently recruiting to our MPATHY Clinical Trial of medication-assisted psychotherapy Turning Point Richmond -live in Melbourne? (or are happy to travel to Richmond regularly over 3 months), and - seeking treatment for both #PTSD and #alcohol? bit.ly/MPATHY_Melbour…

Last week to submit to our special call for papers on #youngpeople and #substanceuse AdvDualDiagnosis Closes on 8 August emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-pape… Gillinder Bedi Dr Alexandre Guérin Dr Christina Marel @DrStockings Janni Leung Gary Chan

No FOMO here because the Harm Reduction Aus 2024 National Harm Reduction Forum is FREE to attend 🥳 So, come along, be part of the conversation and maybe learn a thing or two... Registrations now open here: harmreductionaustralia.org.au/national-harm-…

Please come and join us at Monash University Health Economics Group. We’re a great group to work with! Two new positions available. Long Le Monash Public Health careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/… careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/…