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The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (Australia) @UNSW conducts research to increase the effectiveness of treatments for drug & alcohol related harms.

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We are no longer posting to this account. For all NDARC news and events, please visit our Facebook and Linkedin pages.

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NDARC is now closed until Monday, 5 January 2026, during which time our social media accounts will not be monitored. From all of us at NDARC, we hope you have a relaxing end-of-year break. See you next year! 🎉👋🎁

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As the year comes to an end, we take a moment to reflect on our activity and achievements over the last 12 months. 🎉 Read more 👉https://t.co/yp3EDY1YAT

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The Australian Ketamine Survey aims to better understand how people use K, why they use K and how using K has affected them, in order to improve consumer health and inform #ketamine harm reduction. Find out more: https://t.co/uTIAnFL1QJ

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NDARC's Prof Julia Lappin spoke to @australiandr about her latest study on suicide deaths among women who were on menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) when they died. She concluded that MHT was unlikely to be a causal factor for suicide.

Read more here: https://t.co/Jhe4x4oLXu

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The NDARC Webinar Series has wrapped up for 2025 and will return in February 2026.

Want to catch up on any of our previous webinars? 📹 Find them here: https://t.co/1xZySGqMoY

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💊📊New Drug Trends jurisdictional reports are now available on our website, showcasing key findings from both the Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) and the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) interviews. Find out more: https://t.co/H08Bfk6otz

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New blog post! 📣 Members of NDARC’s Drug Trends team share insights and the research highlights from this year’s #APSAD2025 conference.👉 Read more: https://t.co/duMXxGYECT

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NDARC’s Michael Farrell, Louisa Degenhardt & Thomas Santo Jr will take part in the Australasian Justice Health Network webinar on Fri 5 Dec (12pm AEDT) to share findings on health & justice outcomes after release from incarceration in NSW. Join here: https://t.co/vJJEDCMTdS

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Did you miss last week’s NDARC Webinar with Dr Megan Cook and Dr Sarah Callinan on gender in alcohol research?

📹Watch the recording here: https://t.co/bcOJApaw1r

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Our new home officially opened this week! Read all about it: https://t.co/ocrbQWaBfp

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NDARC researcher Professor Donald Weatherburn writes about his latest study examining the NSW Cannabis Caution Scheme and its effect on the risk of reoffending. https://t.co/YFpMRl9vur

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For our next webinar, join Professor Don Weatherburn as he discusses a study on risky alcohol use and violence against women.

🗓️ Thursday, 27 November
⏲️3pm AEDT
📍Zoom webinar

Register here: https://t.co/NOIyGBI6Wf

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Free event! Join us at the UNSW Health Translation Hub Open House on Thursday, 27 November for an immersive experience showcasing cutting-edge health research, education and innovation.

11:30AM–3:30PM
UNSW Health Translation Hub (cnr High & Botany Sts, Randwick, NSW)

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Missed last week’s NDARC webinar with A/Prof Dennis Wendt from McGill University on harm reduction in Indigenous communities?

📹Watch the recording here: https://t.co/ePwU3CE5P0

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Congratulations to NDARC's Professor Rebecca McKetin and the Tina Trial team for winning the MAGNET Trial of the Year Award for 2025, very well deserved!

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🚨 Job opportunity alert 🚨

NDARC is seeking two full-time Senior Biostatisticians to work across multiple large data linkage projects.

Applications close on Sunday, 23 November, see here for more information: https://t.co/8y2lWQrllB

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For our next webinar, join Dr Megan Cook and Dr Sarah Callinan to explore the topic of gender in alcohol research.

🗓️ Thursday, 20 November
⏲️ 3pm AEDT
📍 Zoom webinar

Register here: https://t.co/5cQq5CVW01

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Did you miss last week's NDARC webinar with Dr Peter Gates about what community action is, and the lessons learnt from the literature and practical experience?

📹Watch the recording here: https://t.co/kUFCeyF4Xp

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New NDARC research found nearly 6,000 darknet listings for potent nitazene opioids – with three-quarters offering delivery to Australia.

🔍📄Find out more: https://t.co/B71Lx5zooV