Publications: specific topics

Publications about various aspects of Indigenous misuse of kava have been provided under the topics listed below. Included on this page are journal articles, reports, theses, and other literature about kava.

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Kava

2008

Fu PP, Xia Q, Guo L, Yu H, Chan P-C (2008)
Toxicity of Kava Kava.
Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part C;26(1):89-112
View article: Journal of Environmental Science and Health (PDF - 561KB)
View website: Informaworld

2007

Hughes H (2007)
Kava and after in the Nhulunbuy (Gulf of Carpenteria) Hinterland.
St Leonards, NSW: Centre for Independent Studies
View report (PDF – 190KB)
View website: Centre for Independent Studies

2006

Clough AR, Currie BJ, Yunupingu MW, Conigrave KM (2006)
Action is required to reduce kava supply in Arnhem Land...again! [letter].
Medical Journal of Australia;184(2):91-92
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 396KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

2005

Laynhapuy Homelands Association (2005)
Kava Licencees' Annual Forum.
Yirrkala: Kava Licencees Conference
View report (PDF - 686KB)
View website: Northern Territory Government

2004

Clough AR, Wang Z, Bailie RS, Burns CB, Currie BJ (2004)
Case-control study of the association between kava use and ischaemic heart disease in Aboriginal communities in eastern Arnhem Land (Northern Territory) Australia [short report].
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health;58(2):140-141
View abstract: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
View website: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

Clough A, d'Abbs P, Cairney S, Gray D, Maruff P, et al. (2004)
Emerging patterns of cannabis and other substance use in Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory: a study of two communities.
Drug and Alcohol Review;23(4):381-390
View article: Drug and Alcohol Review (PDF - 400KB)
View website: Curtin University of Technology Institutional Repository

Clough A, Warin J (2004)
Kava use by Aboriginal people in Arnhem Land: monitoring the impacts.
Of Substance;2(3):24-25
View article: Of Substance (PDF - 2.78MB - large file warning!)
View website: Of Substance

Clough A, Jones P (2004)
Policy approaches to support local community control over the supply and distribution of kava in the Northern Territory (Australia).
Drug and Alcohol Review;23(1):117-126
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

2003

Cairney S (2003)
Brain dysfunction associated with petrol sniffing and kava drinking in Arnhem Land Aboriginal communites.
Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria
View abstract

Cairney S, Clough AR, Maruff P, Collie A, Currie BJ, et al. (2003)
Saccade and cognitive function in chronic kava users.
Neuropsychopharmacology;28:389-396
View abstract: Neuropsychopharmacology
View website: nature.com

Cairney S, Maruff P, Clough AR, Collie A, Currie J, et al. (2003)
Saccade and cognitive impairment associated with kava intoxication.
Human Psychopharmacology;18(7):525-533
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Clough AR, Bailie RS, Currie B (2003)
Liver function test abnormalities in users of aqueous Kava extracts.
Clinical Toxicology;41(6):821-829
View article: Informaworld
View website: Informaworld

Clough AR, Jacups SP, Wang Z, Burns CB, Bailie R, et al. (2003)
Health effects of kava use in eastern Arnhem Land Aboriginal community.
Internal Medicine Journal;33(8):336-340
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Clough AR, Wang Z, Bailie RS, Burns CB, Currie BJ (2003)
Case-control study of the association between kava use and pneumonia in eastern Arnhem and Aboriginal communities (Northern Territory, Australia).
Epidemiology and Infection;131(1):627-635
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Clough A (2003)
Enough! or too much: what is 'excessive' kava use in Arnhem Land?
Drug and Alcohol Review;22(1):43-51
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Currie BJ, Clough AR (2003)
Kava hepatotoxicity with Western herbal products: does it occur with traditional kava use?
Medical Journal of Australia;178(9):421-422
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 83.6KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Tropical Health Working Group of the Top End Division of General Practice (2003)
Toxins.
In: Johnston F, ed. Tropical health in the Top End: an introduction for health practitioners. Darwin: Top End Division of General Practice:115-131
View book (PDF - 1.47MB - large file warning!)
View website: Top End Division of Practice

2002

Cairney SJ, Maruff P, Clough AR (2002)
The neurobehavioural effects of kava.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry;36:657-662
View abstract: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
View website: Blackwell Synergy

Clough AR, Alexander I, Currie B (2002)
Kava liver toxicity and kava 'fits'.
Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;9(4):13-15
View article: Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin (PDF - 818KB)
View website: Northern Territory Government

Clough AR, Guyula T, Yunupingu M, Burns CB (2002)
Diversity of substance use in eastern Arnhem land (Australia): patterns and recent changes.
Drug and Alcohol Review;21(4):349-356
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Clough AR, Bailie R, Burns CB, Guyula T, Wunungmurra R, et al. (2002)
Validity and utility of community health workers’ estimation of kava use.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;26:52-57
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Prior to 2002

Cawte J (1985)
Psychoactive substances of the South Seas: betel, kava and pituri.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry;19:83-87
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Cawte J (1986)
Parameters of Kava used as a challenge to alcohol.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry;20:70-76
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Clough AR, Burns CB, Mununggurr N (2000)
Kava in Arnhem Land: a review of consumption and its social correlates.
Drug and Alcohol Review;19(3):319-328
View abstract: IngentaConnect
View website: IngentaConnect

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Last updated: 10 July 2008