At a time when our society is challenged to think differently about our care systems, Curtin researchers are driving positive change.
The new Curtin enAble Institute is helping people lead independent and healthier lives in their communities and their homes. Research projects promote health and wellbeing across the ‘whole of life’ (from maternity to end-of-life). They are directed by consumers, ensuring the projects address the issues that consumers consider to be the most important for improving their quality of life.
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Alcohol and other drug use
Housed within the enAble Institute, the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) conducts studies on drinking habits and risky behaviours, with findings contributing to Australian policies that prevent and reduce harms arising from alcohol and other drug problems.
In one such study, researchers trialled the efficacy of N-acetyl-cysteine, a medication also used to treat addiction to cannabis and cocaine, as well as mitigate a range of compulsive behaviours, such as gambling.
Current research teams are looking at social and environmental factors where alcohol and other drug use occurs; ways to improve the management of alcohol and other drug problems; and ways to prevent initiation and progression of alcohol and other drug use amongst young people.
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