As a national treatment, research and education centre, Turning Point provides leadership in the alcohol and other drug, gambling and mental health sectors.
Our research is shaped by clinical practice, and vice versa. This means that instead of gathering dust, our papers have real-world impact.
By participating, you'll be helping to transform the lives of people affected by alcohol, drug or gambling harms.
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Are you struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and your use of alcohol?
Join our clinical trial of a novel treatment for PTSD and alcohol use problems.
Participation involves an assisted psychotherapy program. The study is randomised and placebo-controlled. The study is entirely confidential and voluntary, and participants will be reimbursed for their time.
Who may be eligible:
- adults 18+ who have been diagnosed with PTSD,
- who are having difficulties cutting down or controlling their drinking, and
- who are willing to participate in a randomised controlled trial and attend on-site treatment sessions in either Sydney or Melbourne.
If you are interested in participating, click below to learn more or email us at: [email protected]
Are you a Victorian resident who would like to quit smoking?
Help researchers at Turning Point test a new “brain-training” app for people who are trying to quit smoking.
Participation involves:
- answering surveys about your tobacco use and cigarette cravings
- setting a quit date (a date in the next week when you will attempt to stop smoking)
- completing attention tests on your phone
- using the brain-training task for just a few minutes per week for 4 weeks.
Who is eligible: Victorian residents aged 18+ years who would like to quit smoking.
Are you a Victorian resident who would like to cut back on your drinking?
Help us trial a new “breathing” app and smartwatch for people who are trying to reduce their alcohol use.
If you are eligible, participating involves:
- answering surveys about your alcohol use, craving, related problems, and quality of life
- using the app and wearable device for 1 month
- doing the breathing exercise twice a day for 1 month
- attending an in-person assessment and orientation session in Richmond, Victoria
- 4 telephone-based breathing training sessions
- one-month and 3-month follow-up assessments online.
Who is eligible: Victorians over 18 years who wish to reduce their alcohol use are invited to complete the questions on the following link to determine if they are eligible.
Have you been diagnosed with a substance use disorder?
Help us improve access to diagnosis and treatment by completing a 20-minute survey.
Participation involves answering questions in an online survey. It is anonymous and confidential, and will take about 20 minutes.
Who is eligible: Adults 18+ who have been diagnosed with, or believe themselves to have, a substance use disorder.
Are you an Australian medical doctor, psychologist, nurse, addiction researcher or psychiatrist?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been linked to substance use patterns. We would like to hear your perspective as a healthcare professional to gain a better understanding of this comorbidity.
Participation involves responding to an online survey. It will take around 10 minutes. It is anonymous and confidential.
Who is eligible: Medical doctors, psychologists, nurses, addiction researchers and psychiatrists. Your experience is valuable to us.
Are you a Melbourne resident who has had alcohol in the past 90 days?
Help researchers test personalised, brain-based treatments for alcohol use disorder using advanced neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation.
Participation involves attending multiple on-site sessions at Monash University’s BrainPark in Clayton, which include MRI, non-invasive brain stimulation, and cognitive assessments.
Participation is entirely voluntary and confidential.
Eligible participants may receive up to $1200 in gift vouchers for their time and contribution.
Who may be eligible:
- You are a Melbourne resident aged 18–49 who has consumed alcohol in the past 90 days.
- You are available for in-person and virtual sessions.
- You have no history of seizures or serious mental illness.
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