Looking for 16 to 26 yr old Australians to be in a co-design workshop this Friday in Southport, QLD. Eligible participants will receive a $100 voucher. Don’t vape? Vape users and non-users can join this study. Click here to provide your interest: qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...

#ISSDP2026 Thu join us #NCYSUR Thu 2 Jul 10:55–11:15 am Giang Vu Smoking & vaping social norms 📍 Theatre 213.104

#ISSDP2026 Day 2: Great discussions on medicinal cannabis policy, overdose trends, harm reduction, and translating evidence into better drug policy. #NCYSUR

#ISSDP2026 Come to our #NCYSUR session on Medicinal Cannabis 📍 Theatre 210.102 10:45 Carmen Lim Medicinal cannabis provider compliance 11:05 Danielle Dawson & Daniel Stjepanović Medicinal cannabis prescribing websites 11:45 Caitlin McClure-Thomas Cannabis advertising & social media exposure

#ISSDP2026 schedule change The cannabis session our #NCYSUR Janni Leung is Discussant on is not on this arvo, it will be on tmr morning Wed 1 Jul 10:45–12:25 pm Janni Leung Chair/discussant: Cannabis Harms & Responses 📍 Theatre 210.104

#ISSDP2026 highlight 1:30–3:10 pm Danielle Dawson THC content reporting 📍 Theatre 210.102

Team #NCYSUR community outreach, sharing our research on youth substance use and mental health, listening to young people and those who support them, and building stronger connections across schools, services and community organisations. researching for the public good. 💜

New Drug and Alcohol Review #NCYSUR study by Ben Johnson et al. found ADHD prescription stimulant use linked to other drug use news.uq.edu.au/2026-06-adhd...

#NCYSUR Lancet Psychiatry review on daily cannabis use/cannabis use disorders and mental health. Both cannabis use and mental disorders typically develop in adolescence and young adulthood. Read the paper buff.ly/9bay8yR and listen to the podcast buff.ly/5hljtmz

#NCYSUR Addiction review summarises psychometric properties, specificity and sensitivity of cannabis use disorder scales and measurement tools across different cut‑offs and populations — aimed at helping researchers integrate CUD measures into their studies. #NCYSUR bit.ly/4w8fKEq

A #NCYSUR population survey examined the prevalence and self-reported reasons for cannabis use for medical purposes in the USA and Canada. Click here to read further: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35020045/

This open access commentary argues Canada’s cannabis policy, intended to improve public health, should not be taken to imply that increased use and health problems are acceptable, as levers exist to balance health and crime burdens. #NCYSUR Find out more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42159427/

This research paper examined self-reported responses on use of psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and ketamine. It reports on discussions with medical professionals, self-reported medical use, and related adverse events. #NCYSUR Find out more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42247761/

This scoping meta-review summarised evidence on physical, psychological and social health outcomes associated with esports and competitive gaming. #NCYSUR. Access here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Save the date for our research centre NCYSUR's Annual National Symposium, free registration! Don't miss cutting-edge talks. #NCYSUR #AnnualSymposium #ResearchConference #FreeRegistration #AcademicEvent #Networking

A study analysis examined how prescription stimulants are portrayed on TikTok and the potential implications for ADHD treatment perceptions. #NCYSUR. View the study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963814/

This qualitative study explored factors driving engagement, harm and coping strategies among individuals who experienced problems related to cryptocurrency trading. #NCYSUR. Read here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37239560/

This #NCYSUR qualitative study explored the experiences of people with ADHD impacted by the prescription stimulant shortage. Access the study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39377515/

A qualitative systematic review examined motivations and barriers for medical use of prescription stimulants among adults with ADHD. #NCYSUR. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40288450/

This scoping review summarises emerging evidence on links between cryptocurrency trading, gambling behaviours and mental health. #NCYSUR. Read the review here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36174424/

Our colleagues have published a forward-looking analysis on how large language models and AI can be applied to substance use disorder interventions. see paper here: journals.lww.com/co-psychiatr...

A commentary examining whether prediction markets functionally resemble gambling and the implications for regulation and harm minimisation. #NCYSUR. Find out more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41275598/

Systematic review by #NCYSUR PhD examined studies on cannabis related advertising and cannabis use behaviour and intentions pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41709693/

This #NCYSUR study investigated whether methamphetamine use and positive psychotic symptoms influence each other over time in a cohort of regular users. Read further here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31950892/

An editorial examining the need for rigorous evidence on the safety and efficacy of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use. #NCYSUR. To read more, click here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36259413/

This #NCYSUR study examined whether Australia’s prescription-only policy for e-cigarettes has reduced youth vaping and supported smoking cessation. Link to the study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685719/

This paper reviews Home Grown by Isaac Campos, examining historical origins of anti-marijuana beliefs and early drug prohibition in Mexico and the United States. #NCYSUR. Read the article here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40242999/

A historical analysis of Reefer Madness and how its title is used in contemporary discussions about cannabis-related harm. #NCYSUR. Access via this link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33001512/

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 💙