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Journal articles
2024, 'A phase III multisite randomised controlled trial to compare the efficacy of cannabidiol to placebo in the treatment of cannabis use disorder: the CBD-CUD study protocol', BMC Psychiatry, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-05616-3
,2024, 'Sociodemographic and Health Factors of the Alcohol Treatment-seeking Population in New South Wales, Australia', Journal of Addiction Medicine, 18, pp. 619 - 627, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000001311
,2024, 'Drug dependence and prescribing ketamine for treatment-resistant depression in Australia and New Zealand', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 58, pp. 831 - 838, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00048674241242315
,2024, 'Identifying and responding to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in child and family health: Lessons from an exploratory mixed methods study', Drug and Alcohol Review, 43, pp. 1505 - 1514, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13917
,2024, 'Oral health status and oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study of clients in an Australian opioid treatment program', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 30, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/PY24021
,2024, 'Factors associated with experiencing stigma, discrimination, and negative health care treatment among people who inject drugs', International Journal of Drug Policy, 128, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104468
,2024, '96-week retention in treatment with extended-release subcutaneous buprenorphine depot injections among people with opioid dependence: Extended follow-up after a single-arm trial', International Journal of Drug Policy, 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104390
,2024, 'Topiramate Versus Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Genotype-Stratified Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial', The American journal of psychiatry, 181, pp. 403 - 411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.20230666
,2024, 'A call for concern: Frailty in middle-aged adults with alcohol use disorder', Drug and Alcohol Review, 43, pp. 347 - 349, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13734
,2023, 'Substance use, socio-demographic characteristics, and self-rated health of people seeking alcohol and other drug treatment in New South Wales: baseline findings from a cohort study', Medical Journal of Australia, 219, pp. 218 - 226, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja2.52039
,2023, 'A survey of Australian psychiatrists’ and psychiatry trainees’ knowledge of and attitudes towards psychedelics in the treatment of psychiatric disorders', Australasian Psychiatry, 31, pp. 329 - 335, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10398562231155125
,2023, 'Health and social characteristics of clients reporting amphetamine type substance use at entry to public alcohol and other drug services in New South Wales, Australia, 2016–2019', Drug and Alcohol Review, 42, pp. 389 - 400, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13588
,2022, 'Awareness of hepatitis C virus infection status among people who inject drugs in a setting of universal direct-acting antiviral therapy: The ETHOS Engage study', International Journal of Drug Policy, 110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103876
,2022, 'Correlates of treatment engagement and client outcomes: results of a randomised controlled trial of nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis use disorder', Substance Abuse: Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00493-z
,2022, 'Retreatment for hepatitis C virus direct-acting antiviral therapy virological failure in primary and tertiary settings: The REACH-C cohort', Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 29, pp. 661 - 676, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jvh.13705
,2022, 'A Testing Campaign Intervention Consisting of Peer-Facilitated Engagement, Point-of-Care HCV RNA Testing, and Linkage to Nursing Support to Enhance Hepatitis C Treatment Uptake among People Who Inject Drugs: The ETHOS Engage Study', Viruses, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/v14071555
,2022, 'The association between involuntary alcohol treatment and subsequent emergency department visits and hospitalizations: a Bayesian analysis of treated patients and matched controls', Addiction, 117, pp. 1589 - 1597, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.15755
,2022, 'Mood, sleep and pain comorbidity outcomes in cannabis dependent patients: Findings from a nabiximols versus placebo randomised controlled trial', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 234, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109388
,2022, 'High Effectiveness of Broad Access Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C in an Australian Real-World Cohort: The REACH-C Study', Hepatology Communications, 6, pp. 496 - 512, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hep4.1826
,2022, 'Outcomes of a single-arm implementation trial of extended-release subcutaneous buprenorphine depot injections in people with opioid dependence', International Journal of Drug Policy, 100, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103492
,2022, 'Declining prevalence of current HCV infection and increased treatment uptake among people who inject drugs: The ETHOS Engage study.', Int J Drug Policy, 105, pp. 103706, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103706
,2021, 'The successful treatment of Kamini dependence with depot buprenorphine (Buvidal) – a case report', Australasian Psychiatry, 29, pp. 707, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10398562211014214
,2021, 'The use and effects of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists by New South Wales cannabis treatment clients', Journal of Cannabis Research, 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s42238-021-00091-z
,2021, 'Non-fatal opioid overdose, naloxone access, and naloxone training among people who recently used opioids or received opioid agonist treatment in Australia: The ETHOS Engage study', International Journal of Drug Policy, 96, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103421
,2021, 'Tobacco dependence management in a smoke-free inpatient drug and alcohol unit', Australasian Psychiatry, 29, pp. 14 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856220975287
,2020, 'Cannabis use in patients 3 months after ceasing nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis dependence: Results from a placebo-controlled randomised trial', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108220
,2020, 'Elbasvir and grazoprevir for hepatitis C virus genotype 1 infection in people with recent injecting drug use (DARLO-C): An open-label, single-arm, phase 4, multicentre trial', Health Science Reports, 3, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.151
,2020, 'Validation of the Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile for use in clients with cannabis dependence', Drug and Alcohol Review, 39, pp. 356 - 364, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13050
,2019, 'Nabiximols for the Treatment of Cannabis Dependence: A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA Internal Medicine, 179, pp. 1242 - 1253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.1993
,2019, 'Reductions in emergency department presentations associated with opioid agonist treatment vary by geographic location: A retrospective study in New South Wales, Australia', Drug and Alcohol Review, 38, pp. 690 - 698, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.12976
,2019, 'Survey of Australian psychiatrists’ and psychiatry trainees’ knowledge about and attitudes towards medicinal cannabinoids', Australasian Psychiatry, 27, pp. 80 - 85, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856218803675
,2018, 'Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of cannabinoid replacement therapy (Nabiximols) for the management of treatment-resistant cannabis dependent patients: A study protocol', BMC Psychiatry, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-018-1682-2
,2018, 'Transferring Patients from Methadone to Buprenorphine: The Feasibility and Evaluation of Practice Guidelines', Journal of Addiction Medicine, 12, pp. 234 - 240, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000000396
,2017, 'Randomised controlled trial (RCT) of daily aerobic exercise for inpatient cannabis withdrawal: A study protocol', Mental Health and Physical Activity, 13, pp. 57 - 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2017.06.002
,2015, 'Misuse and associated harms of quetiapine and other atypical antipsychotics', Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences, pp. 1 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/7854_2015_424
,2014, 'Nabiximols as an agonist replacement therapy during cannabis withdrawal:A randomized clinical trial', JAMA Psychiatry, 71, pp. 281 - 291, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.3947
,2014, 'The impact of Sativex® on cognitive function during treatment for cannabis withdrawal', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 140, pp. e22 - e22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.02.082
,2013, 'A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF SATIVEX (R) AS AN AGONIST REPLACEMENT THERAPY DURING CANNABIS WITHDRAWAL', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 32, pp. 23 - 24, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000326649400077&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2013, 'THE IMPACT OF SATIVEX (R) ON COGNITIVE FUNCTION DURING TREATMENT FOR CANNABIS WITHDRAWAL', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 32, pp. 27 - 27, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000326649400088&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2013, 'Exercise increases plasma THC concentrations in regular cannabis users', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.07.031
,2013, 'Smokers with mental illness: breaking down the myths', Medicine Today, 14, pp. 53 - 56, http://www.medicinetoday.com.au/2013/august/article/smokers-mental-illness-breaking-down-myths
,2012, 'REINTOXICATION: CAN DIET AND EXERCISE RAISE BLOOD PLASMA Delta(9)-THC LEVELS IN LONG-TERM HEAVY CANNABIS USERS?', DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, 31, pp. 57 - 57, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000311236700176&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2009, 'Are cannabis users who participate in a randomized clinical trial different from other treatment seekers?', Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 36, pp. 339 - 344, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2008.07.004
,2008, 'A placebo-controlled trial of mirtazapine for the management of methamphetamine withdrawal', Drug and Alcohol Review, 27, pp. 326 - 333
,Conference Papers
2022, 'Clients entering New South Wales alcohol and other drug treatment services: Characteristics by principal drug of concern, July 2016-June 2019', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. S31 - S32, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000862018700056&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2022, 'Declining prevalence of current HCV infection and increased treatment uptake among people who inject drugs: The ETHOS Engage study', in International Journal of Drug Policy, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2022.103706
,2021, 'COVID AND THE LIMA STUDY, A RANDOMISED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO CONTROLLED TRIAL OF LISDEXAMFETAMINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF METHAMPHETAMINE DEPENDENCE', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. S12 - S13, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000715073200026&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2021, 'OPIOID OVERDOSE AND NALOXONE ACCESS AMONG PEOPLE WHO RECENTLY USED OPIOIDS OR RECEIVED OPIOID AGONIST TREATMENT IN AUSTRALIA: THE ETHOS ENGAGE STUDY', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. S59 - S60, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000715073200149&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2021, 'WHO WE ARE HELPING: DESCRIBING DEMOGRAPHIC, HEALTH AND SOCIAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PRINCIPAL DRUG OF CONCERN, ALCOHOL USE AND ALCOHOL-RELATED HARMS, IN THE AUSTRALIAN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG TREATMENT-SEEKING POPULATION', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. S79 - S79, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000715073200197&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
,2017, 'RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF DAILY AEROBIC EXERCISE FOR INPATIENT CANNABIS WITHDRAWAL', in DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW, WILEY, pp. 21 - 21, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000424000500050&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
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