Almost 1 in 2 teenagers have experienced a traumatic event, and these young people had 1.5 x the risk of binge drinking. Sobering results from large cohort study led by Dr Ivana Kihas The Matilda Centre just published, read more sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Call for papers for a special section of Drug and Alcohol Review — Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Substance Use and Addiction Research More information here - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/1…

📢 Survey Alert 📢 Check out and complete a survey about experiences & perceptions of intoxication & crime in Australia, with Dr Lauren Monds Sydney Health University of Sydney & @TomWNorman_ ARCSHS La Trobe University Please #retweet & #share! Access survey at: sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8C…

If you’re at least 18 years old and residing in Australia, participate in this interesting study looking at experiences of intoxication and crime!

Most Australians support supervised injecting facilities: study Zachary Lloyd, Samantha Colledge-Frisby (PhD) Nic Taylor Michael Livingston Marianne Jauncey Amanda Roxburgh Burnet Institute NDRI Curtin NDARC, UNSW Curtin University burnet.edu.au/knowledge-and-…

Now open: a new joint study between Dr Lauren Monds and Daniel Winter at University of Sydney and Thomas Norman at ARCSHS explores attitudes to alcohol and substance intoxication and crime in Australia - take the survey now & share widely! sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8C…

Join us for Maternal Alcohol Reduction Interventions (MARI): Coproducing Support for Women to Improve Health and Reduce Alcohol Harm. Presented by Dr Abi Rose this session will provide an in-depth overview of women’s alcohol use and harm. Register now at: eventbrite.com.au/e/talking-poin…

It’s #WomensHealthWeek2024! This year’s theme, “𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲,” aims to break down stigma and foster open conversations about women’s health. Explore the Jean Hailes for Women’s Health website for a wealth of resources: jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-…

This Friday, the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers will convene with the rapid review final report, “Unlocking the prevention potential: Accelerating action to end domestic, family and sexual violence,” in front of them. fare.org.au/national-cabin… #auspol

Turning Point supports the call for National Cabinet to act on expert recommendations addressing alcohol's role in domestic, family and sexual violence. We're joining leaders to advocate for stronger protections for families. See how we're taking action: fare.org.au/national-cabin…

This is appalling. The conduct of this gambling corporation is so horrid, but unfortunately, I'm not surprised. History continues to show that harmful industries like the gambling and alcohol industries will continue to cause our communities harm so they can make more profits.

We joined more than 30 community, health, Aboriginal, research & women's organisations calling on National Cabinet to ensure that action on alcohol is part of a comprehensive approach to preventing gendered violence & violence against children. tinyurl.com/2s4xzrm7

We are still looking for Adelaide based parents with a child aged between 12-17 yrs to both be involved in regular meetings to help co-design communications to help reduce adolescent drinking. If interested, please click here qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_3e… Flinders University

Excited to share a paper from my PhD dissertation on alcohol use trends in Canada! While younger men are reducing their heavy episodic drinking, middle-aged women are seeing a rise. 📈 Check it out here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad… Brendan Smith Erin Hobin

Could some academic language conventions inadvertently lead to discrimination? To assist researchers writing about substance use, editors at International Journal of Drug Policy have developed guidelines to help them avoid perpetuating stigma, while also combating it. + turningpoint.org.au/about-us/news/…

Australia should protect its people from harm wherever possible - but we fall well short when it comes to gambling. There's a lot of media today about the Grattan Institute's new report, A better bet. Read a summary for The Conversation here: ow.ly/5UeS50Tg0Ik

NCETA are supporting the call for National Cabinet to act on expert recommendations addressing alcohol's role in domestic, family and sexual violence. We hope to see some progress made today.

📢The Allan Labor Government is expanding street outreach services in Melbourne’s CBD and beyond to help Victorians struggling with chronic addiction. 👉See the media release here: premier.vic.gov.au/expanding-stre…

🙌Get your tickets to VAADA's 2025 Biennial Conference! For details visit 👉vaada.org.au/2025-conferenc… #VAADA2025

Pleased to see twice as many outreach services operating in the CBD for people impacted by addiction, and the addition of new mobile teams in Footscray and St Kilda. Well done to all involved! More here: premier.vic.gov.au/expanding-stre…