This systematic review summarises evidence on changes in cannabis use, products and related harms following legalization in Canada. #NCYSUR. Read here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37380613/

This commentary discusses the challenges and complexities of regulating cannabis potency as a public health measure. #NCYSUR. Click this link to view the article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirec...

This paper discusses policy options for regulating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content in cannabis products to minimise cannabis-related harms in legal markets. #NCYSUR. Read the paper: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36662648/

An #NCYSUR study assessing genetic liability to risk-taking as an explanation for associations between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking. Access paper here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

This review summarises evidence on the benefits and risks of cannabinoids in the context of changing global cannabis policies. #NCYSUR. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37722728/

This #NCYSUR review summarises evidence on cannabis use and cannabis use disorder, including prevalence, treatment options and public health implications. Take a look: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

This narrative review outlines the diagnosis, prevalence and clinical management of cannabis withdrawal. #NCYSUR. Read here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34791767/

This paper discusses the undertreatment of mood disorders among young people in Australia and the implications for mental health outcomes. #NCYSUR. Access the paper here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

This review summarises recent evidence on patterns of polysubstance use across the lifespan and advances in prevention and treatment. #NCYSUR. Read here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37191652/

This paper outlines modern approaches to designing observational studies for causal inference in addiction research, including DAGs and target trial emulation. #NCYSUR. Read the study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38343103/

New review paper summarizing findings from 54 trials on the efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental disorders and substance use disorders. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A commentary examining assumptions and interpretation issues in interrupted time series studies assessing vaping and smoking prevalence. #NCYSUR. Read here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

A national survey study examined whether under-reporting of meth/amphetamine use in Australia increased as negative public attitudes intensified between 2001 and 2019. #NCYSUR. Read here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34928522/

A systematic review and network meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of nicotine e-cigarettes with nicotine replacement therapies and control conditions for smoking cessation. #NCYSUR. Access paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33798919/

Our summer students made an incredible contribution across projects in youth substance use, gaming, cannabis, and public health. Thank you for a productive and inspiring summer! #NCYSUR #SummerResearch

A systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether adolescent e-cigarette use is associated with later cigarette smoking initiation. #NCYSUR. Access the study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32888234/

#NCYSUR team members Caitlin McClure Thomas and Janni Leung celebrating International Women in Science Day and proud to stand with the women in science community.

#WomenInScience #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInSTEM #WomenInResearch #GirlsInScience

This study developed and validated the Gaming Disorder Identification Test (GADIT) using population and university samples from four English-speaking countries. #NCYSUR. Read the paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39088282/

This paper outlines causal inference methods for analysing observational data in addiction research when randomised trials are not feasible. #NCYSUR View the article here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35661462/

Using Global Youth Tobacco Survey data from 2015–2018, this study examined adolescent vaping prevalence and associations with tobacco control policies across 47 countries. #NCYSUR. Access the publication: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35545233/

A 20-year Australian cohort study compared later-life outcomes of regular cannabis use beginning in adolescence versus young adulthood. #NCYSUR. Read our paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497516/

Enjoyed seeing who we are? A huge thank you to Nathalie Gamage for her incredible creative work on the Meet the NCYSUR Team series. You made this series such a joy, showcasing our team in a warm, human, and engaging way.
We’re so grateful for your talent and creativity 💙

University of Queensland researchers are studying how to assess when cryptocurrency trading may be impacting on people’s lives.

Survey link:
uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Do clinical profiles differ by age among people entering alcohol and other drug treatment in Australia? #NCYSUR examined differences across youth, young adults and adults. Read our paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39159068/

#NCYSUR Prof Wayne Hall is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for the 6th year in a row! This recognises Wayne’s continuing global impact over the best policy options in responding to potential harms from cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, opioids and stimulants. Congratulations!

Ben Johnson at #NCYUSR highlights in game spending as a potential risk for people playing video games.
""It might be like 'this is 500 gems'. You lose sight of how much things cost and how much you're spending on the game." "

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring increased health and social risks when it comes to alcohol and cannabis use. See our #NCYSUR article for tips on staying safe:
news.uq.edu.au/2025-12-pour...

#NCYSUR Benjamin Johnson said many games are designed to obscure a person’s perception of real money and in-game currency.

“We hope this research will highlight game-related financial harm as a real issue, as it can be often overlooked.

#NCYSUR poster on trends of vaping in Australian college students over time

Meet the NCYSUR Team: PhD student Jack Yiu Chak Chung