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An editorial team from the International Journal of Drug Policy has developed guiding principles to help researchers and academics avoid perpetuating stigma when writing about substance use.

Imagine a world where being picked up for carrying a small amount of illicit drugs is treated as a health issue.

“Many of my clients use substances, and I wanted to build on my existing knowledge and practice in the area of addiction,” says Julie Monteiro.

"My thinking in my PhD topic has expanded in ways that I never expected,” says current PhD candidate Jodie Matar.

When Gene* was offered the chance to participate in a trial investigating a promising new antioxidant that could help people reduce their alcohol intake, he was keen to sign up.

Our researchers recently presented at the Global Neuropsychology Congress in Portugal

Helplines are a common first point of contact for people seeking help and could play a key role in reducing the impact of alcohol harms.

A variety of Turning Point’s research studies are currently open for participants. Keep reading to find out what’s involved.

In January 2023, Turning Point and MARC made a submission to the federal Inquiry into the challenges and opportunities for law enforcement in addressing Australia’s illicit drug problem.

Researchers from Turning Point and Monash University have uncovered a spike in ambulance call-outs as a result of suicidal behaviours among adolescent females during COVID-19 lockdowns.

We’re pleased to have updated AOD stats with several new datasets.

A new article in the World Psychiatry journal describing 4 expert-endorsed cognitive rehabilitation interventions for substance use disorder was the focus of a recent Connect & Learn webinar.