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2013
Lilley G, Mak DB, Fredericks T (2013)
Needle and syringe distribution trends in Western Australia, 1990 to 2009.
Drug and Alcohol Review; 32(3): 320–327
2012
Clough AR, Jacups S, Robertson J, Rogerson B, Graham V (2012)
Listening to what Indigenous people in remote communities say about alcohol restrictions and cannabis use: “Good thing that the alcohol’s gone, but the gunja has kept going” [letter].
Medical Journal of Australia; 197(5):
Entwhistle P, Entwhistle D (2012)
First review of alcohol and drugs (AOD) Indigenous communities project (2011-2014) May 2012.
Darwin: Amity Community Services
Gray D (2012)
Community-wide approaches to substance misuse.
In: Lee K, Freeburn B, Ella S, Miller W, Perry J, Conigrave K, eds. Handbook for Aboriginal alcohol and drug work. Sydney: University of Sydney: 331-342
This chapter is from the Handbook for Aboriginal alcohol and drug work and provides information for alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers on community-wide approaches to substance misuse, including:
- engaging with communities to address drug and alcohol issues
- what communities can do to prevent or limit drinking problems.
Abstract adapted from the University of Sydney
Northern Territory poisons and dangerous drugs act (2012)
Northern Territory Government
Taussig I, Jones C (2012)
Penalties and reconviction risk among offenders convicted of drug driving.
Sydney: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
2011
Beacroft L, Richards K, Andrevski H, Rosevear L (2011)
Community night patrols in the Northern Territory: toward an improved performance and reporting framework.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology
2010
Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia (2010)
Pharmaceuticals policy paper.
Canberra: Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia
Australian Crime Commission (2010)
Illicit drug data report 2008-09.
Canberra: Australian Crime Commission
Crime and Misconduct Commission Queensland (2010)
Illicit drug markets in Queensland: a strategic assessment.
Brisbane: Crime and Misconduct Commission Queensland
Gray D, Wilkes E (2010)
Reducing alcohol and other drug related harm.
Canberra: Closing the Gap Clearinghouse
This resource sheet provides an overview of approaches to reducing alcohol and other drug related harm amongst Indigenous Australians. Included is information on what is currently known about these approaches and what information needs to be developed in this area. This resource sheet was produced as part of a series by the Closing the gap clearinghouse to disseminate information which could be used to help develop solutions to 'close the gap'.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
McAtamney A, Willis K (2010)
Policing cannabis and other illicit substances in remote Indigenous Australian communities.
Retrieved March 2010 from http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/aic-bulletins/article/policing-cannabis-and-other-illicit-substances-in-remote-indigenous-australian-communities
National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference (2010)
The way forward: resolutions from the Inaugural National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference.
Canberra: National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee
Nicholas R (2010)
An environmental scan on alcohol and other drug issues facing law enforcement in Australia 2010.
Hobart: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
2009
Australian Crime Commission (2009)
Illicit drug data report 2007 - 2008.
Canberra: Australian Crime Commission
Urquhart B, Thomson N (2009)
Review of the misuse of kava among Indigenous people.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin; 9(3): 1-14
Willis M (2009)
Policing substance abuse in Indigenous communities: report from a workshop held in Mildura, Victoria, 5–6 August 2008.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology
This report documents the findings of a workshop held in Mildura that provided an opportunity to disseminate findings from the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund to an audience of NSW and Victorian police involved in implementing and managing the policing response to substance abuse in Indigenous communities.
Police presented environmental scans from their respective jurisdictions. The objectives of the workshop included: establishing the key issues for police in relation to substance abuse in Indigenous communities; identifying differences in policing illicit drug use in Indigenous communities compared with other communities; and identifying where police may be able to improve their response to these issues. Key findings included: research and environmental scans shared at the workshop raised awareness of the emerging issue of illicit drug use; differences between urban, regional and remote communities in policing responses to illicit substance use; differences in police responses to urban Indigenous drug use highlighted the need for further research; and networking between operational police and staff from other areas (such as Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers) is likely to provide significant benefits and needs to be encouraged.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
2008
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2008)
The effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in rural and remote Australia.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This study provides quantitative and qualtitative data on the outcomes for people affected by the Illicit Drug Diversion (IDDI) Initiative and the overall change in the community, during the period 2002-06 in 22 IDDI projects. It identifies key issues in drug diversion and assesses the factors contributing to the effectiveness of both Police and Court Diversion Programs. Several issues are highlighted for future improvement of IDDI policies in rural and remote Australia.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Catto M, Thomson N (2008)
Review of illicit drug use among Indigenous peoples.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin; 8(4): 1-32
Clough AR, Kim San Lee K, Conigrave KM (2008)
Promising performance of a juvenile justice diversion programme in remote Aboriginal communities, Northern Territory, Australia.
Drug and Alcohol Review; 27(4): 433-438
Gordon S (2008)
The Northern Territory emergency response: a reflection.
The Sydney Papers; 20(3): 35-54
Joudo J (2008)
Responding to substance abuse and offending in Indigenous communities: review of diversion programs.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology
This report examines diversion programs currently available to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous offenders in Australia. This report is the first stage of a larger study evaluating the way that Australian Governments have sought to address Indigenous substance use and related offending. The report provides an overview of the type and extent of current diversion programs available and highlights the related issues and barriers to effective participation and completion for Indigenous offenders. The research for this report included literature research and consultations in all States and Territories. Findings suggest that is is necessary to consider the drug use problems specific to Indigenous offenders, and that programs should be expanded to include substances such as alcohol and inhalants.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Northern Terrritory Department of the Chief Minister (2008)
Kava Management Act.
Darwin: Northern Territory Government of Australia
Weatherburn DJ (2008)
The role of drug and alcohol policy in reducing Indigenous over-representation in prison.
Drug and Alcohol Review; 27(1): 91-94
2007
Australian Institute of Criminology (2007)
Policing substance misuse in rural and remote communities: a good practice framework.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology
Bruno R (2007)
Benzodiazepine and pharmaceutical opioid misuse and their relationship to crime: an examination of illicit prescription drug markets in Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin: Tasmanian report.
Hobart: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
Drug and Alcohol Office (2007)
Western Australia Illicit Amphetamine Summit July 2007: background paper.
Perth: Drug and Alcohol Office
Fry C, Smith B, Bruno R, O’Keefe B, Miller P (2007)
Benzodiazepine and pharmaceutical opioid misuse and their relationship to crime: an examination of illicit prescription drug markets in Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin: National overview report.
Hobart: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
McLaren J, Mattick RP (2007)
Cannabis in Australia: use, supply, harms, and responses.
Canberra: Drug Strategy Branch, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
National Drug Strategy (2007)
National amphetamine-type stimulant strategy background paper.
Canberra: National Drug Research Institute and Australian Institute of Criminology
Nicholas R (2007)
Alcohol and other drug problems among Indigenous Australians from rural and remote regions: a policing perspective.
Canberra: Australasian Centre for Policing Research
Nicholas R (2007)
Policing responses to substance misuse in rural and remote Indigenous communities.
Alice Springs: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
O'Reilly B, Leibrick F, Huxtable D, Chenhall R (2007)
Benzodiazepine and pharmaceutical opioid misuse and their relationship to crime: an examination of illicit prescription drug markets in Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin: Northern Territory Report.
Hobart: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
Select Committee on Substance Abuse in the Community (2007)
Substance abuse in remote communities: confronting the confusion and disconnection.
Darwin: Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory
This comprehensive report is the result of an inquiry into substance abuse in Northern Territory remote communities. Essentially it identifies factors that contribute to the resiliency and vulnerability of communities in regards to substance abuse. The information pertains to: the inquisition process; the impact and prevalence of three commonly used substances; services in the Territory responding to substance abuse; and the social factors contributing to substance abuse. The report also includes recommendations for addressing the substance abuse problem.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Smith B, Miller P, O’Keefe B, Fry C (2007)
Benzodiazepine and pharmaceutical opioid misuse and their relationship to crime: an examination of illicit prescription drug markets in Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin: Victorian report.
Hobart: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
Therapeutic Goods Administration (2007)
Restrictions on the import of Kava to Australia: frequently asked questions [fact sheet].
Retrieved 11 July 2008 from http://www.tga.gov.au/cm/kavafs0504.htm
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