Intervention trial to reduce alcohol related harms among high risk young Indigenous Australians [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Anthony Shakeshaft (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Melissa Haswell-Elkins ,  Dr Anton Clifford ,  Prof Christopher Doran ,  Prof Komla Tsey

Brief description Indigenous Australians experience disproportionately high rates of drug and alcohol harms and young people are particularly vulnerable: over 50% of 10-17 year old juvenile detainees are Indigenous, despite comprising only 2% of the population. There is no reliable evidence about which interventions might reduce these harms. This study quantifies the benefits/costs of combining cognitive-behaviour therapy with a community-reinforcement strategy to reduce substance-related harms among young Indigenous Australians.

Funding Amount $AUD 392,553.81

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant