The Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research's (CYSAR's) vision is to promote the health and well-being of young people by increasing Australia’s capacity to respond effectively to the harm associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse.
CYSAR has recruited leading researchers in the field of substance abuse. Centre staff are internationally recognised for their scientific contribution to the fields of epidemiology, prevention, policy and treatment. Our multidisciplinary team is drawn from clinical and prevention backgrounds, sharpening the focus of the real world application of the Centre’s activities. Staff include:
