Current prevention methods not meeting the needs for adolescents in regional areas, says new research from Dr @lyraegan.bsky.social. Presented at #APSAD25

Last day of #APSAD25 kicking off with Dr Steph Kershaw (filling in for Tariq Isaacs) sharing the process of developing the @cracksintheice.bsky.social lived experience videos on methamphetamine use

Strong support for the first review of the Family and Friends Support Program, with participants finding the program helping them feel less alone #APSAD25

65% reduction in vaping use, 89% rated the program as very good, and significant increased knowledge around vaping 12 months after receiving the OurFutures Vaping Program, says Dr Lauren Gardner at #APSAD25

Some more here (feat Dr Shweta Kulkarni!) #APSAD25

Just a few poster presentations from Matildas (or supported by Matildas) at #APSAD25

Dr Jack Wilson presents on prevalence of cannabis use in Australia, including current attitudes among legal changes #APSAD25

Hearing from A/Prof @lexine-stapinski.bsky.social around factors that prevent e-cigarette use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents at #APSAD25

More than 1600 #AOD workers have joined the Guidelines Community of Practice since launch in April, Sally Boardman shares at #APSAD2025

Join today at: community.comorbidity.org.au

The Matilda Centre's Olivia Dobson shares how symptoms changed across the treatment throughout a clinical trial into co-treatment of #posttraumaticstress and #substanceuse #APSAD2025

Professor Katherine Mills shares latest results from a trial on the co-treatment of post-traumatic stress and substance use at #APSAD2025

A packed audience as A/Prof Christina Marel shares the latest research on whether heroin use should be considered a long-term, chronic condition #APSAD2025

Heading to #APSAD2025? Make sure to check out our Guidelines booth! The team have a wide range of supports for co-management of mental health and substance use in health and community settings and are ready to answer all your questions!