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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🆕Nudging Drink Choice in Pubs: The Impact of Introducing Alcohol-Free Beer on Alcohol Sales and Venue Revenues Nadine Waehning, Victoria Wells aka Professor Pub 🍻, Franziska Sohns doi.org/10.1111/dar.70271 University of York, Anglia Ruskin University

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Letter to the Editor - Concordance Analysis and Proficiency Testing Are Complementary, Not Interchangeable, in Drug Checking Technician Competency Samuel Tobias doi.org/10.1111/dar.70273

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🆕Editorial - Changes and Challenges in Editing and Producing Drug and Alcohol Review Robin Room doi.org/10.1111/dar.70262

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🆕Commentary - Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Shedding Light on Two Blind Spots in Harm Reduction Discourse Simon Clay, Wayne Hall doi.org/10.1111/dar.70259 NDARC, UNSW, NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🆕Experience as Evidence: A Content Analysis of Reddit Discussions About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Megan Cook, Lisa Schölin, Natasha Reid, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70265 Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University (LaTrobeUni), The University of Edinburgh

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🆕Migrant Background Youth and Hazardous Drinking: Drinking to Fit Into Australian Society? Caroline Ng Tseung-Wong, Justine Dandy, Amanda George doi.org/10.1111/dar.70268 University of Canberra, Edith Cowan University

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🆕Evaluating the Pattern of Kava (Piper methysticum) Consumption in Australia by Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Lorato Makanye, Emma L. Keller, Cobus Gerber, Bradley S. Simpson doi.org/10.1111/dar.70263

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🆕Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Sleep Quality in a Community-Based Adult Sample From Central-Western Spain Jesús Gonzalez-Sanchez, Cesar Jimenez-Vaquero, Rosario Alonso-Dominguez, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70269 Universidad de Salamanca , Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🆕Trends in Prevalence of Opioid Dependence in Scotland 2014–2023: Multi-Parameter Estimation of Prevalence Andreas Markoulidakis, Matthew Hickman, Megan Glancy, Andrew McAuley, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70256 University of Bristol, Public Health Scotland, Glasgow Caledonian University

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Navigating the Conversation: How Can the News Media Responsibly Communicate Drug Use to the Australian Community? Steph Kershaw, Jenny Valentish, Jack Nagle, Elizabeth Paton, Emily Stockings, Cath Chapman doi.org/10.1111/dar.70260 The Matilda Centre , University of Sydney (USYD), Everymind

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🆕Provider Experiences and Preferences for Integrating an Evidence-Based Mobile Health Application in Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Mixed-Methods Study Bridget O'Kelly, Preeha Sohail, Nari Yoo, Hannah Zimmerman, Paige Miller, Anna B. Konova, Sean Murphy, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70257

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🆕Patient and Provider Demand for and Readiness to Adopt Medications for Stimulant Use Disorders in Real-World Settings: Pre-Planning Toward Accelerated Implementation Enya B. Vroom, Erin P. Finley, Carma Deem Bolton, Tara Karns-Wright, Jennifer S. Potter doi.org/10.1111/dar.70247

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🆕Fentanyl Detection in Biological Samples From Individuals Reporting Synthetic Cannabinoid Use in São Paulo, Brazil Ligia Goes Endo, Rodrigo Alves de Oliveira, Ivan Dieb Miziara, Mauricio Yonamine, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70266 USP - Universidade de São Paulo

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In recognition of #FASD Awareness Month, Drug and Alcohol Review has compiled a selection of research from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand that explores this important topic. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.…

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🆕Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Studies in School Settings: A Global Systematic Review of Methods, Measures, Strengths and Limitations Robyn McCarthy, Joshua Pink, Leana Olivier, David Gilbert, Raja Mukherjee, Penny A. Cook doi.org/10.1111/dar.70233

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🆕Non-Prescribed Gabapentinoid Use: Demographic & Behavioural Risk Profiles in a Large International Sample Jennifer Seddon, Monica Barratt, Cheneal Puljević, Jason Ferris, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70248 Oxford Brookes Open Research, Curtin University, Burnet Institute, UCL

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We are pleased to share this article aimed at increasing awareness around methamphetamine-associated cardiovascular conditions, just published in the latest Australian Journal of General Practice. www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2026/septemb…

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🆕What Works for Older Adults to Reduce Problematic Alcohol Use: A Delphi Study on Elements and Mechanisms in Interventions Fieke A. E. van den Bulck, Andrea D. Rozema, Rob H. L. M. Bovens, Dike van de Mheen, Rik Crutzen doi.org/10.1111/dar.70237 Tilburg University, Maastricht University

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🆕Online Presentation of No-, Low- and Full-Strength Alcohol in Three New Zealand Online Alcohol Retailers: Implications for Harm-Reduction Policy Julia Vajda De Albuquerque, @katekersey.bsky.social, Natalie Walker, Anna Rolleston, Bodo Lang doi.org/10.1111/dar.70240

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🆕Advancing Spectroscopy-Based Drug Checking Training: A Proof-of-Concept Study for the Use of Concordance Analysis Yarelix Estrada, Jeffery Sauer, Leonardo Dominguez, Mia Borrelli, Sarah A. Shuda, Amanda L. A. Mohr doi.org/10.1111/dar.70246

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🆕Potential Iatrogenic Harms From Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing in Australia: A Case Series Richard Bradlow, James Sorensen, Anna Cunningham, Sean Daugherty, Eric Hadinata, Ferghal Armstrong, Nazila Jamshidi doi.org/10.1111/dar.70255 Monash University

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🆕 A Media Analysis of Debates on Extended Alcohol Trading Hours Changes in Scotland Megan Cook, Rachel O'Donnell, Gemma Mitchell, Karen J. Maxwell, @carolemslie.bsky.social, Lauren Carters-White, Andrea Mohan, Isabelle Uny, @niamhfitzgerald.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/dar.70251

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New Commentary online: doi.org/10.1111/dar.70245 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau, ‪Flinders University‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, NCETA‬, University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🆕Price Elasticity of Demand for Alcoholic Beverages in India: Analysis Based on the NSSO's Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 Vivek Jadhav, Sacchidananda Mukherjee doi.org/10.1111/dar.70243

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WANADA @wanada.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day has now brought people together to remember those we’ve lost and to take action to save lives for 25 years. '25 Years On. Still Needed' is the 2026 International Overdose Awareness Day theme.

Stylized figures form a circle around the words “25 Years On. Still Needed.” with “Penington – International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31 2026” below.

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🆕Implementing Prolonged Exposure Therapy in a Community Substance Use Treatment Program: A Qualitative Study Steven Curto, Tasha Bulgin, Jordan A. Gette, Margaret Swarbrick, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70239 Rutgers University, KU | The University of Kansas, UC San Diego School of Medicine

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🆕Individual-Level Interventions for Alcohol-Related Harm in Night-Time Entertainment Precincts: A Scoping Review Joanne Papageorgiou, Carleen Thompson, Molly McCarthy, Dominique de Andrade doi.org/10.1111/dar.70244 Griffith University, Deakin University

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The DAR Editorial Board would like to announce that after 18 years, Prof Robin Room has stepped down as Editor-in-Chief but is remaining as a Senior Editor, and Prof Paul Dietze has taken over as Editor-in-Chief. Please join us in thanking Robin and congratulating Paul on his new appointment!

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🆕The Hidden Epidemic: #Epidemiology of Acute #Infections in People Who Inject #Drugs in #Fiji Manisha Naidu, Yogeshni Chandra doi.org/10.1111/dar.70234

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🆕 High Awareness, Low Clarity: Knowledge of the Australian Capital Territory's Multi-Drug Decriminalisation Reform Among People Who Use Illicit Drugs Rachel Sutherland, Connor Graham, Caitlin Elizabeth Hughes, Anna Olsen, Chris Gough, Cate King, Amy Peacock doi.org/10.1111/dar.70222

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🔓 Alcohol Consumption Patterns and Chronic Pain: Findings From the 2019 Brazilian National Health Survey Mariana Campello de Oliveira, Maria Olivia Pozzolo Pedro, Kae Leopoldo, Douglas Henrique Crispim, João Maurício Castaldelli-Maia doi.org/10.1111/dar.70235

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🆕Contemporary Approaches to Opioid Dependence Treatment Delivery: A Rapid Review of Novel Models Relevant to Implementation in Victoria, Australia Shalini Arunogiri, Ali Cheetham, Michael Savic, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70213 Monash University, Monash Addiction Research Centre

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🆕Ethnic Disparities in Police Diversion and Criminalisation for Drug Possession in England: A Study of 32,758 Incidents Ashley Mills, Dan Lewer, Guillermo Reyes Pascual, Nadine Hendrie, ... Alex Stevens doi.org/10.1111/dar.70230 University of Kent , The University of Sheffield

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🔓Analysis of Methamphetamine-Related Deaths: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Arif Garbioğlu, Hacı Altay doi.org/10.1111/dar.70241 #Turkey

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🆕 People Seeking Treatment for Meth/Amphetamine Use Are Getting Older and Treatment Services Need to Adapt Liam S. Acheson, Krista J. Siefried, Brendan Clifford, Maureen Steele, Kathryn Fletcher, Nadine Ezard doi.org/10.1111/dar.70238

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New Letter to the Editor available online, in response to a previously published paper, with a reply from the original authors onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111… onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111…

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🔓 Effect of Regional COVID-19 Lockdowns on Alcohol Use and Smoking in Two Chilean University Communities: A Difference-In-Difference Analysis Sebastián Peña, Daniela Palet, Camila Salazar-Fernández, Francisca Román Mella doi.org/10.1111/dar.70229

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🔓Commentary - Making Veterans Visible in Australia's Alcohol and Other Drug Services: Leveraging the Alcohol and Other Drug National Quality Framework Jane Fischer, Andrew Prevett, Kirrilly Thompson doi.org/10.1111/dar.70236‪

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🆕 Experiences of Healthcare Support and Access Among Women Who Use Performance and Image-Enhancing Drugs Hannah Schuurs, Zoe Walter, Leanne Hides, Mair Underwood doi.org/10.1111/dar.70227 ‪@ncysur.bsky.social‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🆕 Simultaneous versus Sequential Cessation of Tobacco and Cannabis: Preferences of Young Adults Who Co-Use in France Tangui Barré, Géraldine Cazorla, Vincent Leroy, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70221 Aix Marseille Université, SESSTIM, Association Addictions France, Hospices Civils de Lyon

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🆕 Assessing the Concurrent Validity of the Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile in a Methamphetamine Dependent Treatment-Seeking Population Brendan Clifford, Rachel Deacon, Kristie Mammen, Krista Siefried, Nadine Ezard, Nicholas Lintzeris doi.org/10.1111/dar.70224

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🆕Characterising the Beyond 50 Cohort: Preliminary Exploration of Physical and Psychosocial Health Factors and Substance Use Among a Cohort of Community Dwelling Adults Aged 50–70 Years Rose Laing, Tina Lam, Bosco Rowland ... Shalini Arunogiri ... Suzanne Nielsen doi.org/10.1111/dar.70228

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🆕Exploring the Dose–Response Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Harm to Others in Australia Koen Smit, Heng Jiang, Katherine J. Karriker-Jaffe, Anne-Marie Laslett doi.org/10.1111/dar.70226

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Letter to the Editor - Composition and Labelling Accuracy of Products Sold as #Retatrutide in Australia Tim Piatkowski, Alison Craven, Samuel Cornell, Professor Jason Ferris doi.org/10.1111/dar.70231 #UQ #PEDTestAustralia #peptides

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🆕 Practice Challenges and Research Directions in Rural Drug and Alcohol Treatment: A Focus Group Study of Clinician Perspectives Julaine Allan, Catherine Keniry, Meredith Eagle, Stan Theodorou doi.org/10.1111/dar.70232 Charles Sturt University, Western NSW Local Health District

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New Editorial online: doi.org/10.1111/dar.70218 Winifred Asare-Doku, Catherine Foley, Robert Stirling, Teguh Syahbahar, Nirekha De Silva, David Kelly, et al ‪Drug Policy Modelling Program‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, University of Tasmania

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

New research available online - doi.org/10.1111/dar.70219 Rebecca McKetin, Annelies L. Robijn, Simon Clay, Shalini Arunogiri, Samantha Colledge-Frisby, Alison D. Marshall, Louisa Degenhardt, et al Monash University, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Burnet Institute, Curtin University

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New research available online - doi.org/10.1111/dar.70214 Amelia Woods, Catherine Foley, Adrian Dunlop, Bethany White, Elizabeth McEntyre, Nicholas Lintzeris, Paul S. Haber, Jillian Roberts, Michael Doyle Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), University of Sydney (USYD)

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🆕 Peer Recovery Care Planning While Awaiting Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Annette Peart, Ariel D. Roxburgh, Lauren Findlay, Benn Veenker, Tarisai Shinya, Victoria Manning, David Best, Dan I. Lubman doi.org/10.1111/dar.70225 Monash University, Monash Addiction Research Centre

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