📢 Commentary - Hidden Persuasion: Big Alcohol's Tactics on Social Media
Georgia McLellan, Antonia Lyons, Acushla Sciascia, Rawiri Nicholls, Nason Maani, Taisia Huckle
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70157
AUT news, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau, #masseyuni
🆕 What Cues Do Laypeople Use to Detect Alcohol & Cannabis Intoxication?
Erica Martin, Kate Haldane, Hayley Cullen, Natali Dilevski, Celine van Golde, Maya Kusumoto, Mark Montebello, Lauren Monds
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dar.70156
University of Sydney (USYD), Griffith University
🆕 Factors Associated With Adult #Incarceration Among People With #Opioid Use Disorder in #NSW, Australia
Christel Macdonald, Chrianna Bharat, Louisa Degenhardt, Matthew Hickman, Jack Stone, Rachel Sutherland, Mary Harrod, Jason Grebely, Thomas Santo Jr
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70153
🔓Open Access - Exploring Age and Sex Differences in the Use of Cannabis Vaping Products: Results From the Canadian Cannabis Survey 2020–2023
Fathima Fataar, Matthew J. Dann, Samantha Goodman, Hanan Abramovici
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70155
@uwaterloo.ca
@nceta.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @curtinuniversity.bsky.social @latrobe.edu.au @alcoholandmedia.bsky.social
🆕Risky Drinking in Midlife Men: Insights From Australia's National Drug Strategy Household Survey
Stefano Zaccagnini, Ashlea Bartram, Michael Livingston, James A. Smith, Nataly Bovopoulos, Jacqueline Bowden
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70149
@flindersuniversity.bsky.social @nceta.bsky.social @georgeinstitute.bsky.social
🆕 Brand Sharing & New Drinking Occasions: A Content Analysis of How Alcohol Brands in Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand Promote Zero Alcohol Products
Danica Keric, Fraser Edwardes, Julia Stafford, Nathan Harrison, Joelie Mandzufas, Ashlea Bartram, Simone Pettigrew
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70148
"Marketing campaigns for zero alcohol products that share branding with alcoholic products tend to promote alcohol branding in new drinking contexts such as while exercising, driving or operating heavy machinery," found a new study.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
New research available online: https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70154
Sónia Ferreira, Leonor Bacelar-Nicolau, Maria Oliveira, Samuel Pombo, Enrique Vásquez-Justo, Cristina Ribeiro
New research highlights growing concerns around the promotion of zero alcohol products in Australia and New Zealand. Read more at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
We are pleased to have Prof Elizabeth Elliott and Sophie Harrington involved as keynote speakers at our Symposium. They will provide context on what #FASD is, share the latest data and provide training and referral options for the #AOD workforce. Register at ncetasymposium2026.eventbrite.com
🆕 Higher THC Concentration Medicinal #Cannabis Products Efficacy and Safety Considerations: A Rapid Review
Myfanwy Graham, Dereje Assefa, Ngo Cong-Lem, Suzanne Nielsen
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70145
Monash University, Monash Addiction Research Centre
Features of Alcohol Harm Reduction Campaigns That Resonate With Older Adults: Insights From an Australian Qualitative Study Using Prompt Videos
Tina Lam, Nilakshi Gunatillaka, Aislinn Lalor, Michael Savic, et al
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70147
Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University
What Are the Characteristics of Households That Purchase Alcohol-Free and Low-Alcohol Drinks in Great Britain in 2018 and 2021?
Zoe Clarke, Robert Pryce, John Holmes, Abigail Stevely, Luke Wilson, Inge Kersbergen
https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70146
@sheffielduni.bsky.social @sarg-scharr.bsky.social
📢 New SARG paper! Led by @zoelclarke.bsky.social this study used household purchasing data to examine who buys no/lo drinks. It found that households from higher social grades who purchase more alcohol are most likely to buy no/lo products regularly. #AlcoholPolicy #PublicHealth
New online: https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70151
Victoria Manning, Danielle Whelan, Hugh Piercy, Malcolm Hopwood, Michael Maloney, Eli Kotler, Goke Okedara, Dan Lubman, Shalini Arunogiri, Joshua Garfield
Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University, University of Melbourne
Super Early Bird Registration ends soon. Save $110 on your registration by getting in before 19 April #APSAD26.
APSAD members save an additional $296 on super early bird rates!
For more information on registration and the conference https://www.apsadconference.com.au/registration-rates
Rethinking Alcohol Harm Reduction
Commentary by @gabrielcaluzzi.bsky.social
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dar.70152
@latrobeuni.bsky.social @alcoholandmedia.bsky.social
@samrcza.bsky.social @childmindinstitute.bsky.social @suhealthsci.bsky.social
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Substance Use Among Adolescents in South Africa
Carrie Brooke-Sumner, Lauro Estivalete Marchionatti, Zeina Mneimneh, Nadine Harker, Catherine O. Egbe, Dan Jenkins, et al
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dar.70143
Super Early Bird registration is now open for #APSAD2026 being held in Walyalup (Fremantle) 8-11 Nov 26.
Register before 19 April to save $110 on the early bird rate + APSAD members receive a further discount across all registration categories.
https://www.apsadconference.com.au/registration
APSAD 2026 will take place 8-11 Nov in Walyalup (Fremantle) on the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
We are excited to announce that abstracts are now open for #APSAD26.
https://www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract-submission
Abstract submissions close 4 May 26.
Scholarship are open for #APSAD26 8-11 Nov on Walyalup (Fremantle) for First Peoples. Students & ECRs, Frontline Workers & Community Organisation workers. Scholarships are only open to APSAD members - make sure your membership is current or apply today https://www.apsadconference.com.au/scholarships
We're pleased to continue our Abstract Mentor Program in #APSAD26 providing an opportunity for those less experienced with preparing abstracts to get input and increase your chances of being accepted into the program.
More information - www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract-mentor-program
Factors Associated With Opioid Agonist Treatment Engagement & Harm Reduction Service Use: Findings From the NSW Opioid Dependence Survey
Thomas Santo Jr, Chrianna Bharat, Craig Rodgers, Mary Harrod, Sophia Taylor, et al
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@utas.edu.au @bristoluni.bsky.social
🆕 Using Mandatory Sales Reports to Monitor Same-Day Alcohol Delivery Trends in NSW
@nic-alcohol.bsky.social, Kira Button, Michael Livingston, Amy Peacock, et al
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@curtinuniversity.bsky.social @burnetinstitute.bsky.social @deakinuniversity.bsky.social
Really happy to see our new article out, examining home delivery trends in NSW with government collected sales data. Comparisons to industry data are favorable, despite some potential reporting issues from retailers/delivery service providers. doi.org/10.1111/dar....
Concerns & Experiences of Alcohol & Other Drug Healthcare Staff Regarding Intoxication Detection & Driving Safety of Opioid Treatment Clients
@danwinter-au.bsky.social, Gabriel Verón, Carolyn Day, Nicholas Lintzeris, Paul S. Haber, et al
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@sydney.edu.au
New research available Open Access
Zachary Lloyd, Amanda Roxburgh
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@burnetinstitute.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social @monashaddiction.bsky.social