Experiences of Alcohol and Other Drugs Among People in Contact With the Criminal Justice System
New research from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) examined interviews with more than 2,200 police detainees, emphasising the link between alcohol and other drug use and criminal offendin
Experiences of Alcohol and Other Drugs Among People in Contact With the Criminal Justice System
Research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that people in contact with the criminal justice system experience much higher levels of alcohol and other drug use than the g
Moderate Drinking Associated with Increased Heart Risk for Men
New research published in Drug and Alcohol Review suggests that alcohol consumption at levels commonly described as “moderate” may still increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), particularly
Examination of Gendered Alcohol Marketing Practices
Researchers from Torrens University Australia and Flinders University in Adelaide have published an article in the International Journal of Drug Policy exploring how alcohol companies use gendered mar
WANADA’s Understanding Alcohol and Other Drug Lived and Living Experience Leadership
WANADA’s Understanding Alcohol and Other Drug Lived and Living Experience Leadership Project report brings together findings from a literature review (including unpublished reports), interviews with
Review of Alcohol Use Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: Patterns, Impacts and Community-led Responses
This review provides an overview of alcohol use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples using the latest research available.
Alcohol’s Harm to Others in Australia: Patterns, Costs, Disparities and Precipitants
A new national report by researchers from La Trobe University and Central Queensland University, in partnership with FARE and other organisations, shows that almost half of Australians were negatively
Toward a Coordinated Global Response to Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Consumption: Lessons From the World’s Current Steroid Checking Initiatives
Recent research highlights innovative steroid checking programs in Australia and Switzerland, where people can anonymously submit products for chemical analysis.
Cannabis in Australia 2025
Cannabis in Australia 2025, the fourth annual report charting the major shifts shaping Australia’s cannabis landscape
Alcohol Pricing and Discounting in Western Australia: Identifying Products Below Hypothetical Minimum Unit Prices
A recent study examined how minimum unit pricing (MUP) - setting a floor price for alcoholic drinks based on their alcohol content, could affect alcohol products sold in Western Australia.
Complex trauma and perceived barriers to treatment among people accessing a supervised injecting facility
A study involving 102 people accessing the Melbourne Supervised Injecting Room found many participants had experienced significant trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
Drug and Alcohol Review: A Systematic Review of the Impact of the Alcohol Hangover Upon Negative Affect
A systematic review has found that alcohol hangovers don’t just come with physical symptoms but are also linked to heightened negative emotions such as anxiety, stress, and low mood.