Longtail News @longtail-news.bsky.social An experiment in posting articles from less common sites and topics, as many posts as Bluesky allows per day. Please mute or block if the volume is annoying.
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Injury Matters @injurymatters.bsky.social Western Australia’s injury prevention and recovery specialists since 1992.
Lyra Egan @lyraegan.bsky.social Postdoc Research Associate @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social | PhD @sydney.edu.au | Social determinants of health | Youth | Health behaviour change | Substance use & mental ill-health prevention | eHealth. Views expressed here are my own.
Orygen @orygen.org.au Australia's Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health.
💡 Pioneering research
🧡 Policy & advocacy
🎓 Education & training
🌱 Innovations in care
Mary Beth O'Connor @marybethoconnor.bsky.social From Junkie to Judge memoir. Teenage meth addict and multiple trauma survivor, to secular recovery, to federal judge. I speak and write about a variety of substance use, harm reduction, and recovery topics. junkietojudge.com
Lily Davidson, Ph.D @lilydavidson0.bsky.social Postdoctoral research fellow at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney (Australia)
@garuwa.bsky.social @garuwa.bsky.social 
Lived Experience Australia @livedexperienceaus.bsky.social Australia's private mental health peak body shaping mental health policy through the power of lived experience.
www.livedexperienceaustralia.com.au
WANADA @wanada.bsky.social The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) is the peak body for the specialist alcohol and other drug services in Western Australia.
Jasmin Bartlett @jasminbartlett.bsky.social Voice actor. Talks in movie and TV quotes 80% of the time
jasminbartlett.com
International Overdose Awareness Day @overdoseday.bsky.social IOAD is the world's largest campaign to #EndOverdose every August 31. #IOAD2024 #OverdoseAwarenessDay 
Public Health Association of Australia @publichealthaus.bsky.social Australia's peak body for public health, advocating for the health and wellbeing of all people, everywhere. Equity, prevention, evidence.
https://www.phaa.net.au
Emma Devine @emmadevine.bsky.social Research Fellow
The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social
The Lifespan and Brain Health Team - Focused on investigating the impacts of prenatal substance exposures.
Views expressed here are my own.
batyr Australia @batyraus.bsky.social Australian youth mental health charity
🐘 For-purpose preventative mental health charity
💬 Pronounced 'buh-tier'
🌟 By young people for young people
💙 Peer-to-peer programs, training + workshops
linktr.ee/batyraus
Addiction journal @addictionjournal.bsky.social Peer-reviewed research on alcohol, illicit drugs, nicotine and tobacco, behavioural addictions. Owned by the Society for the Study of Addiction https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13600443
Society for the Study of Addiction @addiction-ssa.org The Society’s mission is to advance the scientific understanding of addictive products and behaviours and the use of this knowledge in policy and practice.
addiction-ssa.org
Josh Trigg @joshltrigg.bsky.social #Health | #Risk | #BehaviouralScience | #Horror Enthusiast | #PublicHealth Researcher/Educator | FlindersHMRI | Assoc Editor Health Prom J | #FirstGen | on Kaurna Land | Views own | flinders.edu.au/people/joshua.trigg
Drugs: education, prevention and policy @deppjournal.bsky.social We publish peer reviewed, multi-disciplinary research papers, reviews & commentaries on policy, treatment, prevention & harm reduction issues regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco & other drugs. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/idep20 
Will Haydock @williamhaydock.bsky.social Executive Director at Collective Voice, which represents charities that provide treatment for people with issues with alcohol or other drugs. Previously in local and national government, and before that doing academic research.
Harm Reduction UK @harmreductionuk.bsky.social A completely independent Harm Reduction education hub based out of Cardiff - UK. Connecting recreational and dependent drug partakers with essential information and education about the substances in circulation on the scene in the UK
www.harmreduction.uk
Filter | harm reduction journalism @filtermag.bsky.social Filter was a nonprofit news outlet covering drugs, harm reduction and human rights from 2018-2026. The website remains online: https://filtermag.org
Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social We envision a world in which drug policies uphold dignity, health and rights. We use data and advocacy to promote harm reduction and drug policy reform.
hri.global 
Sober & Bipolar @lovingsoberlife.bsky.social Exploring personal development without the crutch of alcohol. Discovered #AF is the best medicine for #bipolar and passionate about promoting #sobriety for #mentalhealth benefits. Work in #economicdevelopment in local #UKgovernment.
International Journal of Drug Policy @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social The forum for dissemination of current research, reviews, debate, & critical analysis in international drug policy. Affiliated: ISSDP & INHSU.
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs @jsadjournal.bsky.social The oldest substance-use journal in the U.S. (est. 1940).
A nonprofit publication based at the Center of Alcohol and Substance Use Studies at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
A/Prof Emily Stockings @emilystockings.bsky.social A/Prof. Author. Speaker. PhD. Mum^3.
Program Lead Smoking, Vaping & Mental Health
The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/emily-stockings.html
Marlee Bower @marleebower.bsky.social Researcher at The Matilda Centre, USYD. Researching social determinants of mental health: housing, social connection, climate change, participation, homelessness etc
The views expressed here are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
Penington Institute @peningtoninstitute.bsky.social Freedom from serious dru*g harms. #regulateit #legaliseit #endoverdose #IOAD2025
We convene International Overdose Awareness Day.
Centre for Alcohol Policy Research @capraustralia.bsky.social The Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR) at La Trobe University is building the evidence base for public health focused alcohol policy.
Dr Rowan P. Ogeil @rowanogeil.bsky.social Strategic Lead, National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit (NAMHSU), Turning Point | Senior Research Fellow, Monash University | Sleep, addiction, AOD, substance use | Views are my own. 
David Foord @dgfoord.bsky.social Nursing & Quality Director at St Andrew’s Healthcare
Annette Peart @annettepeart.bsky.social Senior research fellow
Alcohol Justice (FKA Marin Institute) @alcoholjustice.bsky.social Advancing evidence-based policies that promote public health and safety.
https://www.alcoholjustice.org
Alcohol Change Vic @alcoholchangevic.bsky.social We are Alcohol Change Victoria, a cross-sector coalition of leading organisations united in their calls for progress on alcohol policy in Victoria.
alcoholchangevic.org
Alcohol Change Australia @alcoholchangeaus.bsky.social Alcohol Change Australia is a group of health and community organisations working together to prevent and reduce alcohol harm in Australian communities
https://alcoholchangeaus.org.au/
Isabelle Volpe @ivolpe.bsky.social 💭 Critical drug studies
📖 PhD candidate (youth participation in drug policy)
👩💻 Drug checking research
(she/her)
Addiction Research & Theory @addictrestheory.bsky.social ART publishes innovative original research and theoretical contributions on addictions and substance use.
Nic Taylor @nic-alcohol.bsky.social PhD, Alcohol Researcher at the National Drug Research Institute, he/him
Alison Ritter @alisonritter.bsky.social Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP) at Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales
Amelia Henry @ameliahenry.bsky.social Postdoctoral Research Fellow @ The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
Natalie Cerocchi @nataliecerocchi.bsky.social PhD candidate at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research.
I’m examining the denormalisation of underage heavy drinking.
Victorian Substance Use Research Forum (VSURF) @vsurf.bsky.social A multidisciplinary research forum on alcohol & other drugs, other consumption practices & health more broadly. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
https://vicsubstanceuseresearchforum.wordpress.com/
Andrew Baillie @andrewbaillie.bsky.social He/him, Clin Psych, Prof Allied Health, @sydneyuni.bsky.social & SLHD, boundary spanner, implementation science SHP, addictions Matilda Centre & Edith Collins Centre. Unceded Lands of the Eora Nation.
Lexine Stapinski @lexine-stapinski.bsky.social Associate Professor & Clinical Psychologist, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney. Views my own.
Jack Andrews @jackandrews.bsky.social Psychologist | Wellcome Fellow | University of Oxford | Social influence, mental health & adolescence | https://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/research/social-mental-health
Rachel Visontay @rvisontay.bsky.social Postdoc at The Matilda Centre, The University of Sydney
Interested in alcohol consumption and long-term health outcomes; causal inference in epidemiology
Positive Choices @positivechoices.bsky.social Positive Choices is an online portal to help Australian schools and communities access trusted, evidence-based alcohol and other drug education resources.
Louise Birrell (she/her) @loubirrell.bsky.social NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, PhD youth mental health and substance use researcher with background in psychology @Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney. Views expressed here are my own.
Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social We are at the forefront of #mentalhealth & #neuroscience #research. We collaborate across industries & disciplines to find answers to global #health challenges.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health @anzjph.bsky.social The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health is the official publication of the Public Health Association of Australia
Dr Pete Sarich @petesarich.bsky.social Senior research fellow in cancer epidemiology at the Cancer Elimination Collaboration, University of Sydney | 📍Sydney, AU | Astronomy, running 🔭🏃♂️ | All views my own.
https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/peter.sarich
ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) is a society of scholars committed to advancing #DrugPolicy research. Affiliated @ijdrugpolicy.bsky.social.
For more information go to https://www.issdp.org/
Daniel Winter @danwinter-au.bsky.social Researcher & PhD Candidate @sydney uni. Interests include: Insights into substance use & treatment, stigma in AOD. Views are my own.
The Matilda Centre @matildacentreusyd.bsky.social A University of Sydney research centre with a focus on the prevention, early intervention and treatment of mental + substance use disorders.
Mat Southwell @matsouthwell.bsky.social Technical advisor, drug user advocate and human rights activist working on harm reduction, drug treatment and community mobilisation with people who use drugs.
Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine @asbhm.bsky.social A society of like-minded scientific researchers and clinicians interested in health psychology and behavioural medicine. Current President - Dr Caitlin Liddelow
Sydney Policy Lab @sydneypolicylab.bsky.social Diverse expertise makes for better policy. We develop and deliver community-centred, multidisciplinary policy solutions – sydney.edu.au/policy-lab
The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions @isrii.bsky.social The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) is a non-profit organization of researchers, clinicians, developers, coordinators. https://isrii.org/
The College on Problems of Drug Dependence @cpddorg.bsky.social CPDD is the longest standing professional association in the United States addressing problems of drug dependence and abuse. #cpdd26 Portland, OR
University of Sydney (USYD) @sydney.edu.au Research, campus life and all things #USYD!
Leadership for good.
CRICOS: 00026A
TEQSA: PRV12057
Tim Piatkowski @piatkowskitim.bsky.social Lived(-ing) Experience Researcher, Enhancement Drugs (#ROIDs)
Eric A. Collins, Ph.D. @eric1collins.bsky.social Assistant Professor at Western University. #substanceuse, #addiction, #harmreduction, #relapse, #recovery, #mentalhealth, #healthpsychology, #stress, #digitalhealth, and #socialmedia
Profile -> https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/shs/about/faculty/collins_e.html
Amarina Donohoe-Bales @amarinadb.bsky.social Research Officer & PhD Candidate @ The Matilda Centre, USYD. Exploring youth mental health in response to COVID-19, climate change and natural disasters 🧠🦠🌏 She/Her
Bianca D @beedeeveedee.bsky.social Addiction medicine physician who cares for people who use drugs, living with HIV and in contact with criminal justice system.
Mum to a special needs kiddo who makes the world a better place.
Australian living on Kaurna land
Passionate foodie!
Madeleine @madeleinem.bsky.social Addiction specialist, CEO, Neurofeedback provider, Consultant, travel lover, life long learner. Books, hammocks, travel, and coffee are my faves.
Rachel Deacon @littlebugger.bsky.social Data analytics, value based health care + research alcohol and other drugs; lesbian, bi and queer women's health #SWASH; ex-astronomy; Sydney Australia
Rhys Cohen @rhyscohen.bsky.social Australian | drug nerd | all things cannabis policy | views are my own
Monica Barratt @monicabarratt.bsky.social Drugs, harm reduction, humane drug policies, drug checking, drug markets, social equity. Academic + advocate. Curtin, Loop, Bluelight.
Adrian Farrugia @adrianfarrugia.bsky.social Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University. Health sociologist with a focus on alcohol and other drugs.
https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/a2farrugia
Cheneal Puljevic @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow focusing on illicit tobacco | Queensland Research Lead for The Loop Australia | Views are my own
@ryanbaldwin.bsky.social @ryanbaldwin.bsky.social PhD in Psychology. Research Fellow, National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit (NAMHSU), Turning Point
Alcohol, media, and emerging technology research (CAPR) @alcoholandmedia.bsky.social We are a group of researchers from La Trobe's Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR) focused on understanding 1) how alcohol is depicted/discussed in media, 2) what impact exposure to alcohol content may have, and 3) how we can intervene/inform policy
Ian Logan @ianlogan.bsky.social Senior Project Officer, Turning Point | Eastern Health | Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University | 📊 Research admin, AOD, substance use, addiction | Spare-time poet: https://www.instagram.com/ianwilliaml
AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜 @aivl.bsky.social The PWUD Community-Controlled Peak Organisation that represents our network of Australian peer-based harm reduction & peer-led Drug User Organisations (DUOs) and supporting Asia-Pacific programs. #PeerPower
www.aivl.org.au
@sarahcatchlove.bsky.social @sarahcatchlove.bsky.social 
I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social Anti-Smoker My Website campralquitsmoking.net See How I Quit 20 Years Ago Fought Nicotine 35 Years Supporting others who Quit 🚭 STL MO ❤️To Promote Authors 📚 & Ozarks 🌄 Photographer 📷 Pez Add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social 💙
Louise Mewton @louisemewton.bsky.social A/Prof at the Matilda Centre, USYD. Understanding, classifying and preventing risky alcohol use across the lifespan.
APSAD @apsad.bsky.social Multidisciplinary organisation for professionals involved in the alcohol and other drugs field. Promoting improved standards in clinical practice, evidence-based research, & the dissemination of information into this and allied subjects.
APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social The official journal of APSAD, DAR is the Asia-Pacific's leading multidisciplinary journal addressing issues related to alcohol and drug-related problems.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14653362
ISSUP @issup.net Official account of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). Uniting the international substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support workforce.
Join ISSUP: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/membership
Shalini Arunogiri @shaliniarunogiri.bsky.social Addiction treatment & research
Associate Professor at Monash University
Addiction Psychiatrist & Clinical Director at Turning Point
Melbourne/Naarm Australia
Monash Addiction Research Centre @monashaddiction.bsky.social Dedicated to finding solutions that transform the way we think about and respond to addiction.
@alcoholdrugfdn.bsky.social @alcoholdrugfdn.bsky.social 
@opioidpolicy.bsky.social @opioidpolicy.bsky.social 
Kay @writingwithkay.bsky.social Science and technology nerd. Health communications
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