Congratulations Dr Giang Vu and Dr Jack Chung. We at #NCYSUR are so proud of your PhD completion!!!

The March edition of Connections is now available at www.connections.edu.au/latest-edition including all the latest research, publications, news and events. Connections is a joint publication by @NDARCNEWS, @NDRI, @nceta.bsky.social and @ncysur.bsky.social We hope you enjoying reading.

Congratulations to #NCYSUR PhD student Jiaxin Li on receiving an HMBS Consumer and Community Involvement Kickstart Grant and 2026 Joseph Sleight Bursary to explore how youth with ADHD perceive e-cigarette vaping and health messages.

Looking for 16 to 26 yr old Australians to be in a co-design workshop this Friday in Southport, QLD. Eligible participants will receive a $100 voucher. Don’t vape? Vape users and non-users can join this study. Click here to provide your interest: qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...

#ISSDP2026 Thu join us #NCYSUR Thu 2 Jul 10:55–11:15 am Giang Vu Smoking & vaping social norms 📍 Theatre 213.104

#ISSDP2026 Day 2: Great discussions on medicinal cannabis policy, overdose trends, harm reduction, and translating evidence into better drug policy. #NCYSUR

#ISSDP2026 Come to our #NCYSUR session on Medicinal Cannabis 📍 Theatre 210.102 10:45 Carmen Lim Medicinal cannabis provider compliance 11:05 Danielle Dawson & Daniel Stjepanović Medicinal cannabis prescribing websites 11:45 Caitlin McClure-Thomas Cannabis advertising & social media exposure

#ISSDP2026 schedule change The cannabis session our #NCYSUR Janni Leung is Discussant on is not on this arvo, it will be on tmr morning Wed 1 Jul 10:45–12:25 pm Janni Leung Chair/discussant: Cannabis Harms & Responses 📍 Theatre 210.104

#ISSDP2026 highlight 1:30–3:10 pm Danielle Dawson THC content reporting 📍 Theatre 210.102

Team #NCYSUR community outreach, sharing our research on youth substance use and mental health, listening to young people and those who support them, and building stronger connections across schools, services and community organisations. researching for the public good. 💜

New Drug and Alcohol Review #NCYSUR study by Ben Johnson et al. found ADHD prescription stimulant use linked to other drug use news.uq.edu.au/2026-06-adhd...

#NCYSUR Lancet Psychiatry review on daily cannabis use/cannabis use disorders and mental health. Both cannabis use and mental disorders typically develop in adolescence and young adulthood. Read the paper buff.ly/9bay8yR and listen to the podcast buff.ly/5hljtmz

#NCYSUR Addiction review summarises psychometric properties, specificity and sensitivity of cannabis use disorder scales and measurement tools across different cut‑offs and populations — aimed at helping researchers integrate CUD measures into their studies. #NCYSUR bit.ly/4w8fKEq

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A #NCYSUR population survey examined the prevalence and self-reported reasons for cannabis use for medical purposes in the USA and Canada. Click here to read further: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35020045/

This open access commentary argues Canada’s cannabis policy, intended to improve public health, should not be taken to imply that increased use and health problems are acceptable, as levers exist to balance health and crime burdens. #NCYSUR Find out more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42159427/

This research paper examined self-reported responses on use of psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and ketamine. It reports on discussions with medical professionals, self-reported medical use, and related adverse events. #NCYSUR Find out more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42247761/

This scoping meta-review summarised evidence on physical, psychological and social health outcomes associated with esports and competitive gaming. #NCYSUR. Access here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Save the date for our research centre NCYSUR's Annual National Symposium, free registration! Don't miss cutting-edge talks. #NCYSUR #AnnualSymposium #ResearchConference #FreeRegistration #AcademicEvent #Networking

A study analysis examined how prescription stimulants are portrayed on TikTok and the potential implications for ADHD treatment perceptions. #NCYSUR. View the study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39963814/

This qualitative study explored factors driving engagement, harm and coping strategies among individuals who experienced problems related to cryptocurrency trading. #NCYSUR. Read here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37239560/

This #NCYSUR qualitative study explored the experiences of people with ADHD impacted by the prescription stimulant shortage. Access the study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39377515/

A qualitative systematic review examined motivations and barriers for medical use of prescription stimulants among adults with ADHD. #NCYSUR. Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40288450/

This scoping review summarises emerging evidence on links between cryptocurrency trading, gambling behaviours and mental health. #NCYSUR. Read the review here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36174424/

Our colleagues have published a forward-looking analysis on how large language models and AI can be applied to substance use disorder interventions. see paper here: journals.lww.com/co-psychiatr...

A commentary examining whether prediction markets functionally resemble gambling and the implications for regulation and harm minimisation. #NCYSUR. Find out more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41275598/

Systematic review by #NCYSUR PhD examined studies on cannabis related advertising and cannabis use behaviour and intentions pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41709693/

This #NCYSUR study investigated whether methamphetamine use and positive psychotic symptoms influence each other over time in a cohort of regular users. Read further here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31950892/

An editorial examining the need for rigorous evidence on the safety and efficacy of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use. #NCYSUR. To read more, click here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36259413/

This #NCYSUR study examined whether Australia’s prescription-only policy for e-cigarettes has reduced youth vaping and supported smoking cessation. Link to the study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685719/

This paper reviews Home Grown by Isaac Campos, examining historical origins of anti-marijuana beliefs and early drug prohibition in Mexico and the United States. #NCYSUR. Read the article here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40242999/