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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#NCYSUR high school outreach at Meet a Scientist session at Mansfield State High School. Dr Gigi Vu and Benjamin Johnson introduced students to addiction science through examples from nicotine, vaping and gaming research and shared different pathways into becoming a scientist.

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Congratulations to our colleague Prof Marc Potenza for the Lifetime Achievement award for the studies of Behavioural Addiction at #ICBA2026

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

New NCYSUR research found substantial overlap between medical and recreational cannabis use in Australia - highlighting the need for evidence-based policy, education and monitoring. doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

New NCYSUR research found medicinal cannabis websites offering same-day consultations, 10-minute appointments and rarely requiring GP referrals-highlighting the need for stronger prescribing oversight in Australia. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Congratulations Dr Giang Vu and Dr Jack Chung. We at #NCYSUR are so proud of your PhD completion!!!

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The March edition of Connections is now available at www.connections.edu.au/latest-edition including all the latest research, publications, news and events. Connections is a joint publication by @NDARCNEWS, @NDRI, @nceta.bsky.social and @ncysur.bsky.social We hope you enjoying reading.

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Congratulations to #NCYSUR PhD student Jiaxin Li on receiving an HMBS Consumer and Community Involvement Kickstart Grant and 2026 Joseph Sleight Bursary to explore how youth with ADHD perceive e-cigarette vaping and health messages.

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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_...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

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. 💜

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This narrative review outlines the diagnosis, prevalence and clinical management of cannabis withdrawal. #NCYSUR. Read here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34791767/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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...

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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/

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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/

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