By Emeritus Professor Shane Darke

Journal articles

Darke S; Kaye SS; McKetin R; Duflou J, 2008, 'Major physical and psychological harms of methamphetamine use', Drug and Alcohol Review, 27, pp. 253 - 262, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09595230801923702

Kaye SS; Darke S; Duflou J, 2008, 'Methamphetamine-related fatalities in Australia: demographics, circumstances, toxicology and major organ pathology', Addiction, 103, pp. 1353 - 1360

Mills K; Teesson M; Ross JE; Darke S, 2008, 'Predictors of Trauma and PSTD Among Heroin Users: A Prospective Longitudinal Investigation', Journal of Drug Issues, 38, pp. 585 - 599

Teesson M; Mills K; Ross JE; Darke S; Havard AE, 2008, 'The impact of treatment on 3 years` outcome for heroin dependence: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Addiction, 103, pp. 80 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2007.02029.x

Darke S; Duflou J, 2008, 'Toxicology and circumstances of death of homicide victims in New South Wales, Australia 1996-2005', Journal of Forensic Sciences, 53, pp. 447 - 451, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2008.00679.x

Darke S, 2008, 'Truth is not always found in the laboratory', Addiction, 103, pp. 1066 - 1067

Darke S, 2007, 'Australian and New Zealand journal of criminology pusher myths: Re-situating the drug dealer', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 40, pp. 244 - 245

Darke S; Ross JE; Williamson AB; Mills K; Havard AE; Teesson M, 2007, 'Borderline personality disorder and persistently elevated levels of risk in 36-month outcomes for the treatment of heroin dependence', Addiction, 102, pp. 1140 - 1146

Darke S; Havard AE; Ross JE; Williamson AB; Mills K; Teesson M, 2007, 'Changes in the use of medical services and prescription drugs among heroin users over two years', Drug and Alcohol Review, 26, pp. 153 - 159

Darke S; Duflou J; Kaye SS, 2007, 'Comparative toxicology of fatal heroin overdose cases and morphine positive homicide victims', Addiction, 102, pp. 1793 - 1797

Kaye SS; McKetin R; Duflou J; Darke S, 2007, 'Methamphetamine and cardiovascular pathology: a review of the evidence', Addiction, 102, pp. 1204 - 1211

Darke S; Ross JE; Williamson AB; Mills K; Havard AE; Teesson M, 2007, 'Patterns and correlates of attempted suicide by heroin users over a 3-year peroid: Findings from the Australian treatment outcome study', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 87, pp. 146 - 152

Darke S; Williamson AB; Ross JE; Mills K; Havard AE; Teesson M, 2007, 'Patterns of nonfatal heroin overdose over a 3-year period: Findings from the Australian treatment outcome study', Journal of Urban Health - Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine, 84, pp. 283 - 291

Darke S; Ross JE; Mills K; Williamson AB; Havard AE; Teesson M, 2007, 'Patterns of sustained heroin abstinence amongst long-term, dependent heroin users: 36 months findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Addictive Behaviors, 32, pp. 1897 - 1906

Mills K; Teesson M; Darke S; Ross JE, 2007, 'Reliability of self-reported trauma exposure among people with heroin dependence: A longitudinal investigation', Journal of traumatic stress, 20, pp. 313 - 323

, 2007, 'Reviews', Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 40, pp. 236 - 247, http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/acri.40.2.236

Maloney EA; Degenhardt LJ; Darke S; Mattick RP; Nelson E, 2007, 'Suicidal behaviour and associated risk factors among opioid-dependent individuals: a case-control study', Addiction, 102, pp. 1933 - 1941

Darke S; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2007, 'The Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS): What have we learnt about treatment for heroin dependence?', Drug and Alcohol Review, 26, pp. 49 - 54

Williamson AB; Darke S; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2007, 'The effect of baseline cocaine use on treatment outcomes for heroin dependence over 24 months: Findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study', Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 33, pp. 287 - 293

Mills K; Teesson M; Ross JE; Darke S, 2007, 'The impact of post-traumatic stress disorder on treatment outcomes for heroin dependence', Addiction, 102, pp. 447 - 454

Darke S, 2006, 'Preventing harmful substance use: The evidence for policy and practice', ADDICTION, 101, pp. 902 - 903, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2006.01526.x

Darke S; Kaye SS; Duflou J, 2006, 'Comparative cardiac pathology among deaths due to cocaine toxicity, opioid toxicity and non-drug-related causes', Addiction, 101, pp. 1771 - 1777

Havard AE; Teesson M; Darke S; Ross JE, 2006, 'Depression among heroin users: 12-Month outcomes from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 30, pp. 355 - 362

Teesson M; Ross JE; Darke S; Lynskey M; Ali RL; Ritter A, 2006, 'One year outcomes for heroin dependence: Findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 83, pp. 174 - 180

Teesson M; Havard AE; Ross JE; Darke S, 2006, 'Outcomes after detoxification for heroin dependence: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Review, 25, pp. 241 - 247

Darke S; Williamson AB; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2006, 'Reductions in heroin use are not associated with increases in other drug use: 2-year findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 84, pp. 201 - 205

Darke S; Williamson AB; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2006, 'Residential Rehabilitation for the Treatment of Heroin Dependence: Sustained Heroin Abstinence and Drug-Related Problems 2 Years after Treatment Entrance', Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment, 5, pp. 9 - 18

Ross JE; Teesson M; Darke S; Lynskey MT; Ali RL; Ritter A; Cooke R, 2006, 'Short-term Outcomes for the Treatment of Heroin Dependence: Findings From the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', , 5, pp. 133 - 143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.adt.0000210717.33564.a8

Maloney EA; Degenhardt LJ; Darke S; Mattick RP; Nelson E, 2006, 'Suicidal behaviour and assoiciated risk factors among opioid-dependence individuals: a case-control study', Addiction, 102, pp. 1933 - 1941

Darke S; Kaye SS; Duflou J, 2006, 'Systemic disease among cases of fatal opioid toxicity', Addiction, 101, pp. 1299 - 1305

Williamson AB; Darke S; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2006, 'The association between cocaine use and short-term outcomes for the treatment of heroin dependence: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Review, 25, pp. 141 - 148

Williamson AB; Darke S; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2006, 'The effect of persistence of cocaine use on 12-month outcomes for the treatment of heroin dependence', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 81, pp. 293 - 300

Darke S; Williamson A; Ross J; Teesson M, 2005, 'Non-fatal heroin overdose, treatment exposure and client characteristics: Findings from the Australian treatment outcome study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Review, 24, pp. 425 - 432, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09595230500286005

Darke S; Williamson AB; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2005, 'Attempted suicide among heroin users: 12-month outcomes from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 78, pp. 177 - 186

Teesson M; Havard AE; Fairbairn S; Ross JE; Lynskey M; Darke S, 2005, 'Depression among entrants to treatment for heroin dependence in the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS): prevalence, correlates and treatment seeking', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 78, pp. 309 - 315, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T63-4F7Y9C6-2/2/e2f9f5c715c44b158fddfa6b835f6a2e

Darke S; Ross JE; Teesson M; Ali RL; Cooke R; Ritter A; Lynskey M, 2005, 'Factors associated with 12 months continuous heroin abstinence: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 28, pp. 255 - 263, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6T90-4G11GH4-8/2/a7ab2431673d3b3e1517f6bcd5607ca0

Darke S; Williamson AB; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2005, 'Non-fatal heroin overdose, treatment exposure and client characteristics: Findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Review, 24, pp. 425 - 432, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1080/09595230500286005/abstract

Mills K; Lynskey M; Teesson M; Ross JE; Darke S, 2005, 'Post-traumatic stress disorder among people with heroin dependence in the Australian treatment outcome study (ATOS): prevalence and correlates', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 77, pp. 243 - 249

Ross JE; Teesson M; Darke S; Lynskey MT; Ali RL; Ritter A; Cooke R, 2005, 'The characteristics of heroin users entering treatment: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Review, 24, pp. 411 - 418

Mills K; Teesson M; Ross JE; Darke S; Shanahan MD, 2005, 'The costs and outcomes of treatment for opioid dependence associated with posttraumatic stress disorder', Psychiatric Services, 56, pp. 940 - 945

Darke S; Ross JE; Williamson AB; Teesson M, 2005, 'The impact of borderline personality disorder on 12-month outcomes for the treatment of heroin dependence', Addiction, 100, pp. 1121 - 1130

Darke S; Ross JE; Teesson M, 2005, 'Twelve-month outcomes for heroin dependence treatments: does route of administration matter?', Drug and Alcohol Review, 24, pp. 165 - 171

Kelly EV; Darke S; Ross JE, 2004, 'A review of drug use and driving: epidemiology, impairment, risk factors and risk perceptions', Drug and Alcohol Review, 23, pp. 319 - 344

Topp LJ; Breen CL; Kaye SS; Darke S, 2004, 'Adapting the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) to examine the feasibility of monitoring trends in the markets for `party drugs`', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 73, pp. 189 - 197

Darke S; Ross JE; Lynskey MT; Teesson M, 2004, 'Attempted suicide among entrants to three treatment modalities for heroin dependence in the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS) prevalence and risk factors', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 73, pp. 1 - 10

Darke S; Ross JE; Lynskey MT; Teesson M, 2004, 'Attempted suicide among entrants to three treatment modalities forheroin dependence in the Australian treatment outcome study (ATOS):prevalence and risk factors (vol 73, pg 1, 2004)', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 73, pp. 315 - 315

Darke S; Kaye SS, 2004, 'Attempted Suicide among injecting and noninjecting Cocaine users in Sydney, Austraila', Journal of Urban Health - Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine, 81, pp. 505 - 512

Darke S; Williamson AB; Ross JE; Teesson M; Lynskey MT, 2004, 'Borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder and risk-taking among heroin users: findings from the Australian Treatment Outcome Study (ATOS)', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 74, pp. 77 - 83

Darke S; Kaye SS; Duflou J, 2004, 'Cocaine -related fatalities in New South Wales, Australia 1993-2002', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 77, pp. 107 - 114

Darke S; Kelly EV; Ross JE, 2004, 'Drug driving among injecting drug users in Sydney, Australia: prevalence, risk factors and risk perceptions', Addiction, 99, pp. 175 - 185

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