Edith Collins Centre
@Edith__Collins
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Translational Research in Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Biology, Clinical Toxicology, Illicit Drug Use & Indigenous Health. RPA Hospital & University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Joined September 2021
Have you ever used stimulants? @Sydney_uni researchers are looking for people 18-65 for a study investigating amphetamine & alcohol use on memory & thinking. Register your interest for this study at: https://t.co/ZU1pBz7zfH More info on poster below. #share #retweet #science 🧑🔬
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Beautiful day in Canberra for #APSAD2024. Come see me at poster no. 23 for findings on the brain structure of individuals with comorbid PTSD and alcohol use disorder! @APSADConf
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👏 Fantastic presentation from @Edith__Collins researcher, Lucy Peck, at #APSAD24. Talking about her qualitative research undertaken with the RELEASE Study team on why people switched/ceased depot buprenorphine treatment out of custody. @APSADConf @MedResearchNSW @syd_health
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Acceptability & quality of the ‘Grog Survey App’ brief intervention: Helping Aboriginal Australians reflect on their drinking using a digital health tool @dadiyama_kylie @jamesconigrave @KConigrave @ScottADAC @JimmyADAC @Alexlklee @catherinezh_eng
https://t.co/cCIz9PE1iF
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Wraping up day 3 of #LxAddictions24, was a talk from @Edith__Collins researcher, @DanWinter_AU, who spoke about the issues around transport, driving safety & intoxication for OAT clients, & potential impacts on treatment access. Great work Dan! 👏👏 @LxAddictions
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Getting my conference on with fellow PhD-er Sobi Kim @LxAddictions. First time at this conference & have loved every minute - as well as visiting the lovely city of Lisbon! Come say hi, or check out my presentation on Friday at 1:20pm in the "Addressing diverse treatment needs"
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Hot off the press from #LxAddictions24, was Prof Adrian Dunlop from HNELHD presenting findings from the Release Study, looking at impact of depot bup post-release from custody - This study involved many from across @NSWHealth including from the @Edith__Collins team. @LxAddictions
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@Edith__Collins PhD candidate, Sobi Kim, presenting her fascinating thesis findings at #LxAddictions24 looking at barriers & enablers in disclosing substance use by pregnant women in Australian prisons. @LxAddictions @syd_health @Sydney_Uni
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Supporting alcohol brief interventions and pharmacotherapy provision in Australian First Nations primary care: expl…
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ACTRN12618001892202 (retrospectively registered on 21/11/2018).
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The neurobehavioural effects of cannabidiol in alcohol use disorder: Study protocol for a double-blind, randomised,…
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Current treatments for alcohol use disorders (AUD) have limited efficacy. Recently, Cannabidiol (CBD) has been examined in a multitude of clinical settings. Preclinical and clinical results suggest...
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📢 Survey Alert 📢 Check out and complete a survey about experiences & perceptions of intoxication & crime in Australia, with @LaurenMonds_AU @syd_health @Sydney_Uni & @TomWNorman_ @LTU_Sex_Health @latrobe Please #retweet & #share! Access survey at:
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📢 Survey Alert 📢 Check out and complete a survey about experiences & perceptions of intoxication & crime in Australia, with @LaurenMonds_AU @syd_health @Sydney_Uni & @TomWNorman_ @LTU_Sex_Health @latrobe Please #retweet & #share! Access survey at:
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MPhil Opportunity. This qualitative research project aims to help develop an understanding of how support for alcohol and drug use disorders is provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults (18 to 24 y) who been to prison and have a cognitive issue, including FASD
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Intestinal injury in paracetamol overdose (ATOM-8)
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Paracetamol overdose causes concentration-related intestinal toxicity, and this is a possible explanation for the early hyperlactatemia syndrome. Intestinal toxicity has potential impacts on pharma...
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Impact of coordinated care on adherence to antihypertensive medicines among adults experiencing polypharmacy in Aus…
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Coordinating both prescribing and dispensing of medicines can improve adherence to antihypertensives, which supports strategies consolidating both prescribing and supply of patients' medicines.
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Topiramate Versus Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Genotype-Stratified Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Tri…
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Topiramate is at least as effective and safe as the first-line medication, naltrexone, in reducing heavy alcohol consumption, and superior in reducing some clinical outcomes. Neither rs2832407 nor...
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Professional stigma towards clients with methamphetamine use disorder - a qualitative study
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A substantial amount of stigma towards people with MUD was found in this study. Negative attitudes by healthcare professionals can perpetuate healthcare disparities and impede the accessibility of...
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