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
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Ian Logan
@ianlogan.bsky.social
· Nov 27
A useful quick-list of Australian researchers and research organisations in AOD, substance use and addiction to follow, mainly created for personal reasons as my organisation and researchers I support start to migrate, to get them set up quickly. Feel free to share.
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‘Youth tobacco prevention: Moving towards equity and the endgame’
A/Prof Megan Roberts will discuss adolescent and young adult tobacco use, health disparities, and the tobacco retailer environment as part of the SPH Seminar Series.
📆Tuesday 3 June, 1-2pm AEST
💻Join via Zoom uqz.zoom.us/j/87127272535
A/Prof Megan Roberts will discuss adolescent and young adult tobacco use, health disparities, and the tobacco retailer environment as part of the SPH Seminar Series.
📆Tuesday 3 June, 1-2pm AEST
💻Join via Zoom uqz.zoom.us/j/87127272535
May 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM
‘Youth tobacco prevention: Moving towards equity and the endgame’
A/Prof Megan Roberts will discuss adolescent and young adult tobacco use, health disparities, and the tobacco retailer environment as part of the SPH Seminar Series.
📆Tuesday 3 June, 1-2pm AEST
💻Join via Zoom uqz.zoom.us/j/87127272535
A/Prof Megan Roberts will discuss adolescent and young adult tobacco use, health disparities, and the tobacco retailer environment as part of the SPH Seminar Series.
📆Tuesday 3 June, 1-2pm AEST
💻Join via Zoom uqz.zoom.us/j/87127272535
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New from @meganpcook.bsky.social. Gender differences in Aus and NZ alcohol research. There are far fewer single gender studies focused on middle-aged men, despite the fact that they consume the most alcohol and experience the most alcohol-related harms. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Gender Differences in Alcohol Research: A Focus on How Men and Women Are Studied in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
New from @meganpcook.bsky.social. Gender differences in Aus and NZ alcohol research. There are far fewer single gender studies focused on middle-aged men, despite the fact that they consume the most alcohol and experience the most alcohol-related harms. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Have a read of our editorial in @apsad-dar.bsky.social, led by @meganpcook.bsky.social, where we argue that we need to start focusing more on men in non-medical alcohol research in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Gender Differences in Alcohol Research: A Focus on How Men and Women Are Studied in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Have a read of our editorial in @apsad-dar.bsky.social, led by @meganpcook.bsky.social, where we argue that we need to start focusing more on men in non-medical alcohol research in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Led by Emily Lenton, our new article examines how the process of producing medical records can be implicated in stigma. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
May 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Led by Emily Lenton, our new article examines how the process of producing medical records can be implicated in stigma. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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We must prioritise the health and wellbeing of children and the wider Australian community and do more to protect them from alcohol advertising.
New research released today has revealed that children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television, highlighting the urgent need to close loopholes in the advertising code of practice.
May 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
We must prioritise the health and wellbeing of children and the wider Australian community and do more to protect them from alcohol advertising.
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A @australia.theguardian.com article today highlights new research which found children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television.
May 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A @australia.theguardian.com article today highlights new research which found children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television.
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New Australian free-to-air TV rules could allow alcohol ads from 10am, even on weekends and school holidays
New Australian free-to-air TV rules could allow alcohol ads from 10am, even on weekends and school holidays
Media authority mulls revised code of practice proposed by Free TV Australia which expands daytime hours when M programming is permitted
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Free-to-air broadcasters want classification rules changed to allow an additional 800 hours of alcohol ads every year despite one in three children already being exposed to liquor commercials on television.
Despite laws banning alcohol marketing during children’s viewing hours, broadcasters have a “sports loophole” in their code of practice which permits the airing of alcohol ads during televised sporting events.
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www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
New Australian free-to-air TV rules could allow alcohol ads from 10am, even on weekends and school holidays
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We have a packed schedule ahead for the 2025 MARC Symposium today!
Two highlights will be Matt Craig and A/Prof Shalini Arunogiri delivering our keynote presentations.
Keep an eye on this page for highlights from this sold-out event throughout the day!
Two highlights will be Matt Craig and A/Prof Shalini Arunogiri delivering our keynote presentations.
Keep an eye on this page for highlights from this sold-out event throughout the day!
May 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We have a packed schedule ahead for the 2025 MARC Symposium today!
Two highlights will be Matt Craig and A/Prof Shalini Arunogiri delivering our keynote presentations.
Keep an eye on this page for highlights from this sold-out event throughout the day!
Two highlights will be Matt Craig and A/Prof Shalini Arunogiri delivering our keynote presentations.
Keep an eye on this page for highlights from this sold-out event throughout the day!
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📣Tobacco Endgame CRE Webinar Series:
Dr Yvette van der Eijk will discuss what it takes for a country to be ‘endgame ready’ and will share strategies for making the global #TobaccoEndgame more inclusive.
🗓️ Tue 13 May
⏰ 3:00pm AEST
🔗https://tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/session/1463
Dr Yvette van der Eijk will discuss what it takes for a country to be ‘endgame ready’ and will share strategies for making the global #TobaccoEndgame more inclusive.
🗓️ Tue 13 May
⏰ 3:00pm AEST
🔗https://tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/session/1463
May 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
📣Tobacco Endgame CRE Webinar Series:
Dr Yvette van der Eijk will discuss what it takes for a country to be ‘endgame ready’ and will share strategies for making the global #TobaccoEndgame more inclusive.
🗓️ Tue 13 May
⏰ 3:00pm AEST
🔗https://tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/session/1463
Dr Yvette van der Eijk will discuss what it takes for a country to be ‘endgame ready’ and will share strategies for making the global #TobaccoEndgame more inclusive.
🗓️ Tue 13 May
⏰ 3:00pm AEST
🔗https://tobacco-endgame.centre.uq.edu.au/event/session/1463
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🚨Fantastic opportunity for #drugpolicy scholars!
The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social is looking for a new Vice President
Been such an honor to serve in this role. If you're curious or have ?s, let me know
Noms due 5/19
www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social is looking for a new Vice President
Been such an honor to serve in this role. If you're curious or have ?s, let me know
Noms due 5/19
www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
ISSDP Election for a New Vice President
We seek nominations to fill the vacancy of the Vice President. We wish particularly to encourage nominees from the global south.
www.issdp.org
May 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🚨Fantastic opportunity for #drugpolicy scholars!
The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social is looking for a new Vice President
Been such an honor to serve in this role. If you're curious or have ?s, let me know
Noms due 5/19
www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social is looking for a new Vice President
Been such an honor to serve in this role. If you're curious or have ?s, let me know
Noms due 5/19
www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...
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A return on investment analysis for the 2017 increase in alcohol excise taxation in Lithuania buff.ly/LJLR91W @camhnews.bsky.social @who.int
May 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A return on investment analysis for the 2017 increase in alcohol excise taxation in Lithuania buff.ly/LJLR91W @camhnews.bsky.social @who.int
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Pleased to be able to share my new article in @theconversation.com. It was inspired by recent papers with colleagues @chrysanthi-bltk.bsky.social @ioanaacristea.bsky.social @samuelacuff.bsky.social & ongoing work with @ambercopeland.bsky.social, and many others! theconversation.com/addiction-is...
Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices
Addiction isn’t a brain disease – but substance use is rarely a free choice either.
theconversation.com
May 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Pleased to be able to share my new article in @theconversation.com. It was inspired by recent papers with colleagues @chrysanthi-bltk.bsky.social @ioanaacristea.bsky.social @samuelacuff.bsky.social & ongoing work with @ambercopeland.bsky.social, and many others! theconversation.com/addiction-is...
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1000 people from 70 countries at @harmreductionintl.bsky.social conference in Bogotá, Colombia to hear about advances in drug harm reduction #HR25
filtermag.org/harm-reducti...
filtermag.org/harm-reducti...
Harm Reduction Activists Gather in Bogotá, as World Grows More Hostile
Around 1,000 people from 70 countries are participating, at a time when all are acutely conscious of the ideologies that threaten their work.
filtermag.org
April 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
1000 people from 70 countries at @harmreductionintl.bsky.social conference in Bogotá, Colombia to hear about advances in drug harm reduction #HR25
filtermag.org/harm-reducti...
filtermag.org/harm-reducti...
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Yesterday, ACA's EO presented on alcohol labelling at the @publichealthaus.bsky.social Food Policy & Regulation Forum. It was fantastic to engage & strategise with the attendees about future opportunities to improve alcohol labelling, including through mandated health warning labels. #FPRF2025
May 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Yesterday, ACA's EO presented on alcohol labelling at the @publichealthaus.bsky.social Food Policy & Regulation Forum. It was fantastic to engage & strategise with the attendees about future opportunities to improve alcohol labelling, including through mandated health warning labels. #FPRF2025
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Why are deaths from alcohol still increasing in England when heavy drinking since the pandemic has come down?
@victimofmaths.bsky.social explains.
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
@victimofmaths.bsky.social explains.
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
New alcohol mortality data presents a bleak picture for England - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Alcohol deaths in England continue to rise, with the North East death rate overtaking Scotland's for the first time ever. Colin Angus looks at why this might be and which age groups are particularly a...
www.ias.org.uk
April 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Why are deaths from alcohol still increasing in England when heavy drinking since the pandemic has come down?
@victimofmaths.bsky.social explains.
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
@victimofmaths.bsky.social explains.
www.ias.org.uk/2024/12/16/n...
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Access to top quality clinical care, including trials, is not easy for many people and groups in our communities. I am honoured to have been asked to write an opinion piece about this in the @monashuniversity.bsky.social Lens series - glad to hear people's thoughts. lens.monash.edu/2025/04/16/1...
Painting a bigger picture: The importance of cultural diversity in clinical trials
Addressing cultural diversity in clinical trials is crucial for improving health equity and research outcomes. Ensuring inclusive and effective medical research that reflects the true diversity of our...
lens.monash.edu
April 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Access to top quality clinical care, including trials, is not easy for many people and groups in our communities. I am honoured to have been asked to write an opinion piece about this in the @monashuniversity.bsky.social Lens series - glad to hear people's thoughts. lens.monash.edu/2025/04/16/1...
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Another great paper by PhD candidate Maree Patsouras. This time a systematic review of alcohol use among working mothers - suggesting that societal level gender equity may have important impacts on alcohol consumption.
Check it out! 🙂
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
Check it out! 🙂
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
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doi.org
April 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Another great paper by PhD candidate Maree Patsouras. This time a systematic review of alcohol use among working mothers - suggesting that societal level gender equity may have important impacts on alcohol consumption.
Check it out! 🙂
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
Check it out! 🙂
doi.org/10.1016/j.dr...
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Great to see coverage of our new paper over the weekend. Sincerest apologies to listeners of BBC Sheffield, Heart and Capital who had to listen to me every hour on the news bulletin and to the commenters on GB News for being 'a sanctimonious lecturing bore'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
Persistent rise in alcohol deaths since covid a 'crisis' - study
Sheffield researchers found deaths from alcohol had risen during the first two years of Covid.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Great to see coverage of our new paper over the weekend. Sincerest apologies to listeners of BBC Sheffield, Heart and Capital who had to listen to me every hour on the news bulletin and to the commenters on GB News for being 'a sanctimonious lecturing bore'.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
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🌟 We’re excited to announce the first speaker for our upcoming event on Mothers and Substance Use — Dr. Miriam Boeri!
📅 22 May 2025
🕘 10:00 - 13:00
📍 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Online
Registration➡️ buff.ly/CQSgQPG
📥 Email [email protected] if there are issues registering on Eventbrite
📅 22 May 2025
🕘 10:00 - 13:00
📍 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Online
Registration➡️ buff.ly/CQSgQPG
📥 Email [email protected] if there are issues registering on Eventbrite
April 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🌟 We’re excited to announce the first speaker for our upcoming event on Mothers and Substance Use — Dr. Miriam Boeri!
📅 22 May 2025
🕘 10:00 - 13:00
📍 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Online
Registration➡️ buff.ly/CQSgQPG
📥 Email [email protected] if there are issues registering on Eventbrite
📅 22 May 2025
🕘 10:00 - 13:00
📍 Hybrid: Edinburgh or Online
Registration➡️ buff.ly/CQSgQPG
📥 Email [email protected] if there are issues registering on Eventbrite
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Wastewater analysis and nitazenes from the excellent team at Addiction Audio. @ssa-addiction.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social
🎧 Listen to Addiction Audio 🎧 In S3E4, Elle Wadsworth talks to Richard Bade about using wastewater analysis to identify the use of #nitazenes and other potent synthetic #opioids in the population tinyurl.com/2ks7aavj | @addictionjournal.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Wastewater analysis and nitazenes from the excellent team at Addiction Audio. @ssa-addiction.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social
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Anyone know which national surveys include the full, 10-item AUDIT to assess alcohol use/problems?
April 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Anyone know which national surveys include the full, 10-item AUDIT to assess alcohol use/problems?
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Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are common - but new research shows they're often ineffective or even harmful.
A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
www.ias.org.uk/2025/04/03/p...
A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
www.ias.org.uk/2025/04/03/p...
Policies that single out pregnant people’s drinking aren’t working, but there are other policies that appear to help - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Professor Sarah Roberts looks at the most effective ways of reducing drinking among pregnant people.
www.ias.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are common - but new research shows they're often ineffective or even harmful.
A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
www.ias.org.uk/2025/04/03/p...
A better approach? Policies targeting the general population - like taxes and retail controls - are safer and more effective.
By Prof Sarah CM Roberts
www.ias.org.uk/2025/04/03/p...
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'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'
X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research
Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
www.timeshighereducation.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'
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Recent research from @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social reveals that even 'low risk' drinking (under 14 units/week) can lead to health issues like reduced daily functioning, lower sleep quality, & increased cancer risk.
Men & individuals from lower socioeconomic...
alcoholchange.org.uk/publication/...
Men & individuals from lower socioeconomic...
alcoholchange.org.uk/publication/...
Alcohol Harm Across the Drinking Spectrum | Alcohol Change UK
This research examined the drinking habits of more than 4,000 UK adults and wide ranging health harms associated with different levels of alcohol consumption.
alcoholchange.org.uk
April 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Recent research from @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social reveals that even 'low risk' drinking (under 14 units/week) can lead to health issues like reduced daily functioning, lower sleep quality, & increased cancer risk.
Men & individuals from lower socioeconomic...
alcoholchange.org.uk/publication/...
Men & individuals from lower socioeconomic...
alcoholchange.org.uk/publication/...
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Interested in addiction recovery science? Come join us at the National Conference on Addiction Recovery Science! I'm a member of the Constortium on Addiction Recovery Science Conference & Website Planning Committee so will be introducing our keynote panel speakers!
#NCARS2025 #recovery #addiction
#NCARS2025 #recovery #addiction
April 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Interested in addiction recovery science? Come join us at the National Conference on Addiction Recovery Science! I'm a member of the Constortium on Addiction Recovery Science Conference & Website Planning Committee so will be introducing our keynote panel speakers!
#NCARS2025 #recovery #addiction
#NCARS2025 #recovery #addiction