Talking PointTalking Point is a regular series of publicly available lectures that aim to inspire, inform and challenge our notions of what we know about addiction and its impact across society. Health and social sector professionals and the general public are all welcome to attend. |
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- presented by Nevanka Galic on 15th Sept 2026
This presentation explores the prevalence of non-fatal strangulation; the documented health risks associated with cumulative acts of non-fatal strangulation and the evidence linked to increased risk of homicide. - presented by Professor Cathy Mihalopoulos on 9th Sept 2026
This presentation explores how health economic evaluation can be used to inform resource allocation and guide investment decisions across the alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector. - presented by Professor Alex Collie on 10th June 2026
This session provides an overview of the rationale, methods and findings of the ARC funded Workers’ Voice Project. - presented by Dr. Timothy Piatkowski on 11th February 2026
This presentation outlines the development and outcomes of ROIDCheck — the world’s first dedicated anabolic steroid and IPED drug checking initiative/ - presented by Dr Emily Hennesy on 6th November 2025
Stable recovery during adolescence requires more than the cessation of substance use—it requires access to social, psychological, and community resources collectively known as recovery capital. - presented by Professor Billie Bonevski on 29th October 2025
E-cigarettes containing nicotine (e-cigarettes) have demonstrated effectiveness for smoking cessation among general populations, but limited evidence in people with substance use disorders (SUD). - presented by Julain Allen and Jacqui Cameron on 3rd September 2025
Nitrous Oxide (N2O), colloquially known as “laughing gas” or “nangs”, is a dissociative anaesthetic that has become increasingly popular among young people. - presented by Dr Bosco Rowland on 27th August 2025
Originating in the US, Communities that Care is a public health prevention framework that has been operating in Australia for 25 years. - presented by Tanya Saraiya on 7th August 2025
Up to 90% of people with opioid use disorder (OUD) have trauma exposure and up to 41% have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). - presented by Clare Slattery on 30th July 2025
Law is one of the most effective policy tools to address alcohol-related harm.