ALICE RAP Science Findings

The ALICE RAP Science Findings give a simple (1-2 page) account of each of the main results coming out of the different lines of research undertaken in the project. Each Science Finding gives a summary of the results and links to further reading and the more detailed ALICE RAP deliverable reports.

The full volume of science findings is now available for download.

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AR Science Findings 55-Evaluation AR Science Findings 55-Evaluation

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Working in close collaboration, scholars from widely different backgrounds spanning the social sciences to the basic biomedical sciences succeed in providing policy makers with an integrated scientific framework for more effective substance use and addictions policy.

Key words: evaluation, transdisciplinary research, collaboration

 

Lead author(s): Mittelmark

AR Science Findings 54- Networking AR Science Findings 54- Networking

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Trust, management, and networking are critical for the development of international research projects.

Key words: networking, management, research, trust

 

Lead author(s): Ysa, Albareda

AR Science Findings 53-Stage specific determinants AR Science Findings 53-Stage specific determinants

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Examining the determinants of transitions across a developmental trajectory of harmful behaviour can help with the identification of stage-specific (e.g. risky use, harmful use, cessation of use) determinants, which should result in earlier and more nuanced public health responses to the development of problem behaviour.

Key words: stage-specific determinants, harmful behaviour, transitions, public health response

 

Lead author(s): Gell, Lees, McLeod, Bühringer, Meier, Holmes, Lingford-Hughes, Forberger

AR Science Findings 52-Interdisciplinary research AR Science Findings 52-Interdisciplinary research

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Interdisciplinary research activity is challenging but crucial for developing a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of and addressing the factors that influence the development of harmful substance use and gambling behaviours.

Key words: interdisciplinarity, substance use, determinants, gambling

 

Lead author(s): Gell, Lees, McLeod, Bühringer, Meier, Holmes, Lingford-Hughes, Forberger

AR Science Findings 51- Accountability tool AR Science Findings 51- Accountability tool

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A health footprint can be used as an accountability tool to apportion the harm to health and premature death imposed by the different drivers of addictive drug use and behaviours.

Key words: Health footprint, addictive products, harm, accountability

 

Lead author(s): Anderson