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A new study from Turning Point and Monash University has used ambulance service data to understand the acute healthcare needs of children in out-of-home care.

The Translational Research Grant will enable researchers to develop a digital tool designed to improve clients’ long-term outcomes after leaving residential withdrawal treatment

Imagine a future where tailored technological treatments can help to minimise harm from addictive behaviours when it matters most

Researchers are conducting an online survey to explore the unique dynamics of drinking cultures among nurses and midwives.

The latest AODstats data sets have just been released, with Bulletin #8 covering Victorian hospital admissions.

New study findings show that a digital preventive intervention implemented in the breast screening setting successfully reduces women’s intentions to drink alcohol.

A different way of conceptualising work-related drinking could transform workplace policies and procedures relating to alcohol.

Many Australian women are already protecting themselves from breast cancer risks by proactively checking their breasts and having regular breast screens.

However, few people are aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer.

Research Officer Naomi Beard is attending the conference with the support of a Margaret Hamilton Traveling Scholarship.

An editorial team from the International Journal of Drug Policy has developed guiding principles to help researchers and academics avoid perpetuating stigma when writing about substance use.

Imagine a world where being picked up for carrying a small amount of illicit drugs is treated as a health issue.

“Many of my clients use substances, and I wanted to build on my existing knowledge and practice in the area of addiction,” says Julie Monteiro.