Australian Longitudinal Study of Heroin Dependence: A 11 year prospective cohort study of mortality, abstinence, criminality and psychiatric comorbidity among heroin users [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Maree Teesson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Katherine Mills ,  A/Pr Lucinda Burns ,  A/Pr Timothy Slade ,  Dr Joanne Ross
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Brief description To conduct the longest and most comprehensive prospective follow-up of Australian heroin users. A 11 year follow-up presents the unique opportunity to examine: Mortality rates, remission rates, criminal histories and levels of psychopathology ; Predictive factors of long term remission, mortality, criminality and the health service utilisation associated with heroin use careers.

Funding Amount $AUD 372,295.28

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant