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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

‼️ In our recent paper, Paul Kelaita & @alisonritter.bsky.social analysed uses of the term "mandate" by government and advocates in the lead up to and at the drug summit. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105120 #PublicPolicy #DrugPolicy #PolicyWindows #PoliticalFraming #Mandate

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

‼️New research @alisonritter.bsky.social& Paul Kelaita examine police diversion for simple drug possession through a different lens: ideas, not just evidence, drawing on Katherine Smith’s typology of ideas, using interviews, policy documents, advocacy materials, media coverage and Drug Summit reports

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Open Access - Navigating the Gap: An Examination of Funder Rhetoric & Reality Regarding Community-Research Partnerships Danielle Russell, Ele Morrison, Jason Grebely, @carlatreloar.bsky.social, John Gobeil, Jess Doumany, MJ Stowe, Paul Dietze ... @alisonritter.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📢 New Research alert We’re proud to share a recent study led by the University of Queensland, with contributions from our postdoctoral fellow @sezcliff.bsky.social, evaluating changes in community alcohol consumption before and after alcohol restrictions were implemented in Alice Springs in 2023.

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

The DPMP team had a fantastic time attending #APSAD2025. It was a wonderful opportunity to share our latest findings through presentations, posters, and resources, while connecting with colleagues from across Australasia. A big thank you to @apsad-dar.bsky.social for hosting another insightful event

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Call for research participants! We are looking for people who have been stopped by ACT police for drug possession and who would be willing to participate in a confidential interview about their experiences. More info here: unsw.to/actdruglaws Or call or text 0466 543 182 or DM us thanks!

Interviews will be approximately 45 minutes and can be online or in-person (in Canberra). You will be reimbursed for your time.

These interviews form part of a study evaluating the outcomes of #DrugLawReform in #Canberra and the #ACT.

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🧐 Have you asked yourself ‘what is drug policy research’? Is it studies of decisions of government, or is it bigger than that? @alisonritter.bsky.social & Jonah Bunyon have a go at tackling this issue, by analysing papers published in @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social 📄 Read the article: lnkd.in/g_aVwGnc

@alisonritter.bsky.social & Jonah Bunyon, in their latest paper, have a go at tackling this issue, by analysing papers published in @inter, exploring policy research from the perspective of different policy components (agenda-setting, formation and decision, implementation, and evaluation).

🔎Key findings: 34% of published work in IJDP was defined as ‘policy research’ with half using qualitative methods, and half using quantitative methods.
Policy evaluation was common (36.5%); but policy implementation research (22.4%) was close behind.

The authors also note that ‘drug policy research’ can be made otherwise – discussing three alternative conceptualisations: as research that aims to inform policy, as street-level implementation, or as policy ecology – each of which boundary ‘drug policy research’ differently. They hope the work stimulates ongoing conceptual debate and theoretical interest in 'what is drug policy research?'

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

🔔New Research Alert: Designing better drug regulation: Lessons from policy design methods. Kelaita, P., @alisonritter.bsky.social, Davies, A., & Akmal, H.A. ‼️This article proposes some ways to explore what drug regulation futures could look and feel like. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1177/0091450925134860

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Geographic Differences in Public Opinion on Drug Policy: Understanding Patterns of Support and ‘Don't Know’ Responses Paul Kelaita, @keelinoreilly.bsky.social @alisonritter.bsky.social @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

📢New Research Paul Kelaita, @keelinoreilly.bsky.social & @alisonritter.bsky.social in their recent paper find that the use of public opinion data that are not differentiated by geography may suggest homogenous levels of policy support and engagement despite much heterogeneity doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Did you participate in the 2024 NSW Drug Summit? Are you interested in taking part in an evaluation of the summit being conducted by UNSW? See details below.

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Did you participate in the 2024 NSW Drug Summit? Are you interested in taking part in an evaluation of the summit being conducted by UNSW? See details below.

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Take our survey! Here at DPMP (UNSW), alongside the Matilda Centre (USYD), we are conducting a project about the values of people who work in drug policy (in any way) and the relationship between values and policy preferences.

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Are your values central to the work you do? Researchers at UNSW and USYD are conducting a project about the values of people who work in alcohol and other drug field and the relationship between values and policy preferences.

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

What do you think about the regulation of drugs? New survey launched looking at drug policy preferences and values. If you work in Australia in the alcohol, tobacco or other drug field (in any way), we’d like to hear your views.

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Drug Policy Modelling Program @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

We are doing new research and looking at policy preferences and values in the Australian AOD field. www.unsw.edu.au/research/spr...

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