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Substance Use and Sex Index version 2 (SUSI‐2): Validation of a brief questionnaire for the measurement of behaviours associated with transmission of blood borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims This study sought to validate a community‐acceptable Substance Use & Sex Index (SUSI) for use in substance use intervention research. SUSI aims to measure behaviours associated with the transmission of blood‐borne viruses (BBV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among people who use substances and incorporate contemporary sexual ...
Brendan Clifford   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A cost–benefit analysis of the implementation and scale‐up of harm reduction interventions in the Australian Capital Territory

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Harm reduction interventions aim to reduce negative consequences of drug use. We aimed to estimate the cost, health impact and economic benefits of current, expanded and new harm reduction interventions for people who use drugs in the Australian Capital Territory.
Anna L. Bowring   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endocannabinoid system gene expression in mesocorticolimbic brain regions of individuals with alcohol use disorder: A descriptive study

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims To describe differences in the expression of genes encoding cannabinoid receptors (CNR1, CNR2), the associated receptor GRP55 and the enzymes fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) and monoacylglycerol lipase (MGLL) between individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and controls in key mesocorticolimbic brain regions.
María Salud García‐Gutiérrez   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The association of methadone use with physical function and frailty among persons who inject drugs

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Aims Persons who inject drugs (PWID) experience a high burden of early‐onset frailty, primarily due to multifactorial causes such as infections (human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], hepatitis C virus [HCV]), substance use, and polypharmacy.
Grace L. Kulik   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Need and Research Investment for Liver Cancer in Australia

open access: yesAsia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, EarlyView.
Liver cancer incidence and mortality rates have been rising in comparison to other common cancers, but research funding has not been commensurate. ABSTRACT Aim This study aims to better understand factors driving the rising burden and costs of primary liver cancer (PLC) in Australia, identify key epidemiological trends, and ascertain investment in PLC ...
Romario Nguyen   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

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