Professor Jason Ferris

Big Team of superstars, some of which are on here: @monicabarratt.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @jasonferris22.bsky.social

@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social

@aivl.bsky.social

Understanding Age-Based Differences in Psychosocial Harms, Physical Harms, and Access Difficulties Among an International Sample of Men Who Use Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids - Benjamin Bonenti, Vigorou... Background: Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is rising globally. However, age-related differences in harms and health care access barriers remain underexpl...

3rd #GDS2024 #steroid pub
Lead: Ben Bonenti; Rockstars: @jasonferris22.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @proflaurenball.bsky.social + more.

@uqchsr.bsky.social @uqcchw.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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Needle service provider trends for image and performance enhancing drugs in Queensland, Australia 2016–2023 Image and performance-enhancing drug (IPED) use is an emerging health concern in Australia, particularly within needle and syringe programs (NSPs). This study examined trends in IPED equipment acce...

New collab in @deppjournal.bsky.social, Lead: Mostafa

Finding show we need targeted, age-appropriate harm reduction and alternative service delivery models.

@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social et al.

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Co-producing a peer-led health conversation tool for the health services workforce to facilitate safer use of anabolic–androgenic steroids - Harm Reduction Journal Background Illicit anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use poses physical and psychosocial risks. These issues are exacerbated by inadequate public health responses and well-meaning yet inadequately tra...

A co-designed health conversation tool for AAS harm reduction.

@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @emilystockings.bsky.social + many others.

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Wonderful to be at #ESA2025 with @ecolsocaus.bsky.social
We've been talking about the ARDC's Planet Research Data Commons, which provides digital research infrastructure for earth and environmental sciences research, w/ partners inc. WildObs, EcoCommons + @openecoacoustics.bsky.social

Safer injecting for people who use #IPEDs isn’t just BBV prevention — it’s health enhancement. Peer-led harm reduction can meet people where they are.

@jasonferris22.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1177/1363...

HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons Summer School 2026 | ARDC Learn hands-on digital skills, network and inspire new research outcomes at the fourth annual HASS and Indigenous Research Data Commons Summer School.

Calling the #HASS & Indigenous research data community! Register now for our Summer School. Travel bursaries available.
📆3 - 4 Feb 2026, Ballarat
✍️ ardc.edu.au/event/hass-a...

w/ @sydney-crf.bsky.social @mdap-unimelb.bsky.social @internetobservatory.org.au @qutdmrc.bsky.social @admscentre.org.au

Creating Safer Injecting Practices Through Community‐Led Harm Reduction: Lessons From People Who Use Steroids for the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector Introduction Research on anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) use has addressed health outcomes, social dynamics, service access and risk management strategies. Yet little work has examined how these d...

New collab in @apsad-dar.bsky.social shows people who inject steroids still lack clear guidance. Peer-led approaches could change that.

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Looking for the Best Way to Come Off Steroids Safely? Exploring Post‐Cycle Therapy, Cessation, and Recovery Discourse and Practice in Australian Steroid Consumer Forums Introduction Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is rising in Australia; however, discontinuation poses challenges due to withdrawal symptoms and a lack of clinical guidance. Therefore, the aim of.....

New in @apsad-dar.bsky.social w. a rockstar team.

Steroid consumers turn to forums for PCT advice. Some tips help, most don’t. No clinical guidance = big risks.

@uqchsr.bsky.social @griffithcmh.bsky.social @aivl.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

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Afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand still enforced Thailand's Disease Control Department on Friday clarified that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains in force, dispelling confusion among vendors over a recent legal change.

The Bangkok Post reports that the afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand is still in force, and has been confirmed by the Thailand Department of Disease Control. Read and listen here:

www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/gen...

The 8th Global Alcohol Policy Conference #GAPC2026 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 8-10 April 2026. See the conference website with programme outline: www.gapc2026.org. Note abstract deadline coming up 30 September

Drug checking to resume in Queensland months after government axed funding Funding for the politically controversial services was cut by the state government earlier this year.

Drug checking to return to Brisbane following philanthropic funding! CheQpoint 2.0 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

Anabolic-androgenic steroid testing as a tool for consumer engagement and harm reduction: a sequential explanatory mixed-method study - Harm Reduction Journal Introduction Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use is widespread, yet regulation remains limited, exposing consumers to misidentified and contaminated products. This study expands AAS testing by enhan...

In @springernature.com - Wave 2 World 1st Trial - @jasonferris22.bsky.social @monicabarratt.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social + team.

~50% of all steroids were mislabelled. Follow-ups show that testing changed behaviour.

@griffithcmh.bsky.social @uqchsr.bsky.social

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Bodybuilding is booming for young women. So is steroid abuse Illegal steroid use is on the rise among female bodybuilders, a study finds, but a lack of "steroid literacy" is making them vulnerable to its harmful side effects.

New @abcnewsnetau.bsky.social story on the surge in women bodybuilding +l dangers of unregulated steroid markets.

I spoke about side effects, access, and why we need programs to elevate 'steroid literacy'.

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@uqchsr.bsky.social

🔗 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

Then mine must be in the mail!

What a GREAT bag!

Amy Pennay tells us what happens when non- and light- drinking young people grow up. #risk versus #pleasure and shifting attitudes.
#KBSGlasgow #KBS2025

All #KBS2025 presenters are invited to submit their conference paper to the official journal of KBS: The International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research (IJADR)

There is a themed conference special issue of this journal for 2025!

The IJADR website can be found here: ijadr.org/index.php/ij...

New Steroid Testing results are out!

In WAVE 4 (2025) - 91 steroid samples tested in SE QLD
😀89% contained expected substances
🧐71% were underdosed

Full report + support info: hi-ground.org/app/uploads/...

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We must protect the community from misleading claims on alcohol products. We've signed an open letter urging Food Ministers to prioritise public health & request a review of a decision that will permit carb & sugar claims on alcohol labels & in advertising. alcoholchangeaus.org.au/open-letter-...

Q&A with Dr Timothy Piatkowski: Drug induced suicide deaths in Queensland - News - Life in Mind Australia Dr Timothy Piatkowski, lecturer at the School of Applied Psychology and Griffith Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, and Vice President of Queensland Injectors Voice for Advocacy and Action...

Drug-induced suicides are rising in regional QLD. Our research shows they're driven by trauma, poverty & service gaps. Peer-led, nonjudgmental support is key.

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@griffithcmh.bsky.social

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How did it go?

Women bodybuilding and the growing use of illegal steroids - ABC listen According to a recent study, women in bodybuilding are four times as likely to use anabolic steroids -- which help your body build muscle -- than average, with one in seven using these drugs.

Live this morning on @abcnewsnetau.bsky.social, my new mate Jas and I talk about the rising trend of women using anabolic steroids.

Investment in harm reduction and health programs which support women is urgently needed.

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We are looking for volunteers who have worked in or socialised in nightlife venues in Liverpool in the past 12 months to take part in a study exploring how bar staff and patrons observe or experience prejudice and violence towards LGBTQIA+ people and their willingness to intervene. DM for info.

Dr. Timothy Piatkowski said that people should be given “education and access to the best evidence regarding tanning, tanning supplements, and both the positive and negative health effects”.

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We are hosting two workshops preceding the #ISSDP2025 Manchester UK conference. Join the Methods Matter workshop on 10 June 2025 to hear from world leading #DrugPolicy scholars showcasing the latest methods in drug policy research today & how to improve your own research practice!

And then this paper describes the results of the world's first steroid testing trial conducted right here in Queensland, led by the incredible Tim @piatkowskitim.bsky.social in partnership with The Loop Australia and the others.

The QuIVAA team delivered training at HRVic for their incredible workforce.

🔗 Steroid QNECT (Peer QNECT): | 📞 1800 175 889 (Press 2)
🔗 HI-Ground Steroid Resources: hi-ground.org/steroids

Better services, better conversations, and better outcomes for steroid consumers!

@griffithcmh.bsky.social

If you find me on the floor, stick some sugar in my mouth: The social production (and protection) of insulin risk among IPED communities Insulin is used among image and performance enhancing drug (IPED) communities for its anabolic effects, but its use carries significant risks, with the acute danger being hypoglycaemia, which can b...

New Collab @deppjournal.bsky.social ky.social w. Kim, Luke C, Luke T, Andrew.

Non-medical insulin use can kill. We show how IPED peers both produce and mitigate this risk in ways the medical system ignores.

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@aivl.bsky.social

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We are doing new research and looking at policy preferences and values in the Australian AOD field.

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