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The official journal of APSAD, DAR is the Asia-Pacific's leading multidisciplinary journal addressing issues related to alcohol and drug-related problems. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/146…

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🆕Are Increases in Purchasing Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Drinks Associated With Attempts to Cut Down on Alcohol Consumption in England? A Time Series Analysis Abi Stevely, Inge Kersbergen, Jamie Brown, Ellen McGrane, Sarah Jackson, Luke B. Wilson, John Holmes doi.org/10.1111/dar.70278
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🆕Diagnosis and Management of Nitazene Dependence in Sydney, Australia: A Case Series Daniel Dutkiewicz, Hester Wilson, Peter Chisholm, Thanjira Jiranantakan, Christine Harvey, Kaniz Fatema, Mark Hardy doi.org/10.1111/dar.70277
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
🆕 The Impact of Heterogeneity in Individual Characteristics and Motivation to Quit Heroin Use on Contingency Management and Opioid Agonist Treatment Response: A Latent Class Analysis Louise MacGregor, Timothy Weaver, John Strang, et al doi.org/10.1111/dar.70264 King's College London, UCL
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🆕 Associations Between Pain Severity and Opioid Agonist Treatment Among People With Drug Injection Experience in Australia Jie Yang, Louisa Picco, Paul Dietze, Peter Higgs, Suzanne Nielsen doi.org/10.1111/dar.70276
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🆕The Possibility of Legalising Cannabis in Türkiye: A Multi-Perspectival Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Users, Addiction Specialists and Legal Professionals Sadullah Seyidoğlu doi.org/10.1111/dar.70274
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🆕Brief Report - Evaluating Harm Reduction Advice From Large Language Models Khy Choo, Nathan Smith, Bernadette Ward, Robert M. Lundin doi.org/10.1111/dar.70272 Monash University, Burnet Institute
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🆕Environmental Context and Reporting Completeness of Event-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment in Cigarette and Cannabis Use doi.org/10.1111/dar.70267 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, University of Oklahoma, University of California, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research
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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🆕A Quantitative Analysis of Street-Level Drugs Seized in NSW, Australia: Purity, Dose & Adulterants Janette Smith, Christine Harvey, NSW Police Force, Christopher Ewers, Kelsey Seyfang, Emily Bottero, Jared Brown, Thanjira Jiranantakan doi.org/10.1111/dar.70270 University of Sydney (USYD)
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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
🆕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 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 · 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
🆕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
🆕 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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