NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research

Our summer students made an incredible contribution across projects in youth substance use, gaming, cannabis, and public health. Thank you for a productive and inspiring summer! #NCYSUR #SummerResearch

A systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether adolescent e-cigarette use is associated with later cigarette smoking initiation. #NCYSUR. Access the study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32888234/

#NCYSUR team members Caitlin McClure Thomas and Janni Leung celebrating International Women in Science Day and proud to stand with the women in science community.

#WomenInScience #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #WomenInSTEM #WomenInResearch #GirlsInScience

This study developed and validated the Gaming Disorder Identification Test (GADIT) using population and university samples from four English-speaking countries. #NCYSUR. Read the paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39088282/

This paper outlines causal inference methods for analysing observational data in addiction research when randomised trials are not feasible. #NCYSUR View the article here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35661462/

Using Global Youth Tobacco Survey data from 2015–2018, this study examined adolescent vaping prevalence and associations with tobacco control policies across 47 countries. #NCYSUR. Access the publication: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35545233/

A 20-year Australian cohort study compared later-life outcomes of regular cannabis use beginning in adolescence versus young adulthood. #NCYSUR. Read our paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33497516/

Enjoyed seeing who we are? A huge thank you to Nathalie Gamage for her incredible creative work on the Meet the NCYSUR Team series. You made this series such a joy, showcasing our team in a warm, human, and engaging way.
We’re so grateful for your talent and creativity 💙

University of Queensland researchers are studying how to assess when cryptocurrency trading may be impacting on people’s lives.

Survey link:
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Do clinical profiles differ by age among people entering alcohol and other drug treatment in Australia? #NCYSUR examined differences across youth, young adults and adults. Read our paper here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39159068/

#NCYSUR Prof Wayne Hall is a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for the 6th year in a row! This recognises Wayne’s continuing global impact over the best policy options in responding to potential harms from cannabis, alcohol, tobacco, opioids and stimulants. Congratulations!

Ben Johnson at #NCYUSR highlights in game spending as a potential risk for people playing video games.
""It might be like 'this is 500 gems'. You lose sight of how much things cost and how much you're spending on the game." "

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also bring increased health and social risks when it comes to alcohol and cannabis use. See our #NCYSUR article for tips on staying safe:
news.uq.edu.au/2025-12-pour...

#NCYSUR Benjamin Johnson said many games are designed to obscure a person’s perception of real money and in-game currency.

“We hope this research will highlight game-related financial harm as a real issue, as it can be often overlooked.

#NCYSUR poster on trends of vaping in Australian college students over time

Meet the NCYSUR Team: PhD student Jack Yiu Chak Chung

ABC interviewed with our own #NCYSUR Carmen Lim
 
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

Meet the NCYSUR Team: PhD student Benjamin Johnson

NCYSUR Symposium 2024 | Recap
Research fellow Tianze Sun and PhD candidate Ms Giang Vu provide an overview of vaping trends and policies in both the Australian and global contexts, quoting Prof Coral Gartner.
Watch here:
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Hiring psychologists, a great opportunity for anyone that has recently graduated from a masters of psychology/clinical psychology.
 
The ad is currently live on:
• UQ Careers
• LinkedIn 
Please share to anyone you think might fit the build!

NCYSUR Team Spotlight: Senior Research Assistant Sarah Yeates

NCYSUR Symposium 2024 | Recap
Professor Keith Humphrey explores the growing public health challenge posed by synthetic addictive drugs, and discusses strategies for response and prevention.
Watch here:
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A Survey of Australian Mental Health Professionals

You are invited to complete a short survey about how mental health professionals use AI tools (for example, ChatGPT) in therapeutic work.

uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#NCYSUR Gary Chan discusses missing data in NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Meaningful Outcomes in Substance Use Treatment (MO CRE) Early Career Researcher Mentorship and Development Meeting.

NCYSUR Symposium 2024 | Recap
Ben Johnson analyses depictions of prescription stimulants on TikTok and explains the potential impacts of these portrayals.
Watch here:
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Abstract submissions have been extended to Dec. 15 and registrations are open for the 2026 International Society for #Drug Policy (ISSDP) conference, hosted by NDRI in Perth 30 June-2 July. Visit issdp.org to submit an abstract and access early bird rates #ISSDP2026

NCYSUR Team Spotlight: PhD student Habte Belete Gobie

NCYSUR Symposium 2024 | Recap
Dr. Gabrielle Campbell sheds light on gambling behaviours among young people presenting to alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services.
Watch here:
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Meet the NCYSUR Team: Dr. Gabrielle Campbell

#NCYSUR presentations at #APSAD25! Tara & Sophia spoke separately on the prevalence and characteristics associated with problem gambling behaviour, and recent suicide ideation, respectively, among people entering alcohol and other drug treatment!