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Public health challenges and opportunities of internet technologies for the study of new and emerging psychoactive substance use and related health harms [ 2014 - 2018 ]

Also known as: New psychoactive substances and internet technologies

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by University of New South Wales
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1070140]

Brief description New psychoactive drugs that mimic the effects of prohibited drugs are increasingly available in Australia, and there is mounting evidence of their harmful health effects. This research examines the challenges and opportunities of internet technologies for understanding trends in new and emerging drug use and harms. Findings will inform the development of more effective public health responses to reduce morbidity and mortality from new psychoactive drugs and other illicit drug use.

Funding Amount $AUD 317,929.56

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF

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Medical and Health Sciences | Public Health and Health Services | Public Health and Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified | consumer participation | drug use | epidemiology | ethics | harm reduction | illicit drug use | internet | policy making | sociology |
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