A University of Queensland research project will investigate the online influences behind young people taking up vaping, and develop social media content to support them in quitting the habit.
A University of Queensland study highlights a direct link between young people’s exposure to alcohol-related social media content and problem drinking.
Vaping has dramatically increased in popularity in recent years, with a 40% surge in users between 2018 and 2022. But what if Artificial Intelligence could stop young people from taking up the habit?
Selling nicotine vaping products in licenced shops with a strict age verification process will restrict youth access and help adult smokers quit, a University of Queensland drug expert has recommended.
Ben Johnson from UQ’s National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research spoke with The Oz about links between cryptocurrency, problem gambling and adverse mental health outcomes.
Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall AM from UQ's National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research has received a Senior Scientist Award from The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD).