Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall
Emeritus Professor

Wayne Hall

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Background

Wayne Hall is Emeritus Professor at the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research (NCYSUR) at the University of Queensland (January 2021-). He was a Visiting Professor at the National Addiction Centre, Kings College London (2009-2019), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2010-2021); and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW (since 2001).

Wayne was formerly Professorial Fellow (2017-2020) in and Director of the National Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research (2014-2016), an NHMRC Australia Fellow in addiction neuroethics at the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research and the Queensland Brain Institute, UQ (2009-2015); Professor of Public Health Policy in the School of Population Health (2005-2010); Director of the Office of Public Policy and Ethics at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (2001-2005) at the University of Queensland; and Director of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW (1994-2001).

In 2016 Wayne was made a Fellow of the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Wayne has advised the World Health Organization on: the health effects of cannabis use; the effectiveness of drug substitution treatment; the scientific quality of the Swiss heroin trials; the contribution of illicit drug use to the global burden of disease; and the ethical implications of genetic and neuroscience research on addiction.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Clinical sciences Health Sciences Psychology

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of New South Wales
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
  • Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia

Search Professor Wayne Hall’s works on UQ eSpace

1424 works between 1975 and 2025
All (1424) Journal Article (1102) Book Chapter (129) Conference Publication (109) Book (52) Other Outputs (29) Edited Outputs (3)

41 - 60 of 1424 works

2024

Journal Article

Towards more practicable e‐cigarette regulation in Australia

Hall, Wayne (2024). Towards more practicable e‐cigarette regulation in Australia. Addiction, 119 (10), 1696-1697. doi: 10.1111/add.16639

Towards more practicable e‐cigarette regulation in Australia

2024

Journal Article

Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Drugs: Navigating High Hopes, Strong Claims, Weak Evidence, and Big Money

Humphreys, Keith, Todd Korthuis, P., Stjepanović, Daniel and Hall, Wayne (2024). Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Drugs: Navigating High Hopes, Strong Claims, Weak Evidence, and Big Money. Annual Review of Psychology, 76 (1), 143-165. doi: 10.1146/annurev-psych-020124-023532

Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Drugs: Navigating High Hopes, Strong Claims, Weak Evidence, and Big Money

2024

Journal Article

Managing the Unavoidable Conflicts Between Protecting Public Health, Reducing the Illicit Cannabis Market, and Raising Tax Revenue When Legalizing Adult Cannabis Use : Umgang mit den unvermeidbaren Konflikten zwischen Schutz der öffentlichen Gesundheit, Reduzierung des illegalen Cannabismarktes und Erhöhung der Steuereinnahmen im Kontext der Cannabiskonsum-Legalisierung für Erwachsene

Hall, Wayne and Fischer, Benedikt (2024). Managing the Unavoidable Conflicts Between Protecting Public Health, Reducing the Illicit Cannabis Market, and Raising Tax Revenue When Legalizing Adult Cannabis Use : Umgang mit den unvermeidbaren Konflikten zwischen Schutz der öffentlichen Gesundheit, Reduzierung des illegalen Cannabismarktes und Erhöhung der Steuereinnahmen im Kontext der Cannabiskonsum-Legalisierung für Erwachsene. SUCHT, 70 (4), 193-195. doi: 10.1024/0939-5911/a000881

Managing the Unavoidable Conflicts Between Protecting Public Health, Reducing the Illicit Cannabis Market, and Raising Tax Revenue When Legalizing Adult Cannabis Use : Umgang mit den unvermeidbaren Konflikten zwischen Schutz der öffentlichen Gesundheit, Reduzierung des illegalen Cannabismarktes und Erhöhung der Steuereinnahmen im Kontext der Cannabiskonsum-Legalisierung für Erwachsene

2024

Journal Article

Designing observational studies for credible causal inference in addiction research—Directed acyclic graphs, modified disjunctive cause criterion and target trial emulation

Chan, Gary C. K., Sun, Tianze, Stjepanović, Daniel, Vu, Giang, Hall, Wayne D., Connor, Jason P. and Leung, Janni (2024). Designing observational studies for credible causal inference in addiction research—Directed acyclic graphs, modified disjunctive cause criterion and target trial emulation. Addiction, 119 (6), 1125-1134. doi: 10.1111/add.16442

Designing observational studies for credible causal inference in addiction research—Directed acyclic graphs, modified disjunctive cause criterion and target trial emulation

2024

Journal Article

Seven-years of alcohol consumption in Australia by wastewater analysis: exploring patterns by remoteness and socioeconomic factors

Tscharke, Ben, Livingston, Michael, O'Brien, Jake W., Bade, Richard, Thomas, Kevin V., Mueller, Jochen F., Hall, Wayne, Simpson, Bradley S., Jaunay, Emma, Gerber, Cobus, White, Jason M. and Thai, Phong K. (2024). Seven-years of alcohol consumption in Australia by wastewater analysis: exploring patterns by remoteness and socioeconomic factors. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 259 111317, 111317. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111317

Seven-years of alcohol consumption in Australia by wastewater analysis: exploring patterns by remoteness and socioeconomic factors

2024

Journal Article

Effectiveness of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder interventions: a European and international data synthesis

Connor, Jason P., Manthey, Jakob, Hall, Wayne and Stjepanović, Daniel (2024). Effectiveness of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder interventions: a European and international data synthesis. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 275 (2) e141, 327-339. doi: 10.1007/s00406-024-01829-5

Effectiveness of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder interventions: a European and international data synthesis

2024

Journal Article

Will Australia's tightened prescription system reduce nicotine vaping among young people?

Hall, Wayne D. (2024). Will Australia's tightened prescription system reduce nicotine vaping among young people?. Addiction, 119 (10), 1682-1688. doi: 10.1111/add.16508

Will Australia's tightened prescription system reduce nicotine vaping among young people?

2024

Journal Article

Mixed progress in global tobacco control

Gartner, Coral and Hall, Wayne D. (2024). Mixed progress in global tobacco control. PLOS Medicine, 21 (4) e1004392, e1004392. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004392

Mixed progress in global tobacco control

2024

Journal Article

More research is needed on how to prevent vaping among young people

Gartner, Coral and Hall, Wayne D. (2024). More research is needed on how to prevent vaping among young people. PLOS Medicine, 21 (4) e1004391, e1004391. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004391

More research is needed on how to prevent vaping among young people

2024

Journal Article

Restricting supply of tobacco products to pharmacies: a scoping review

Kang, Heewon, Steadman, Kathryn J., Hoek, Janet, Hall, Wayne D. and Gartner, Coral E. (2024). Restricting supply of tobacco products to pharmacies: a scoping review. Tobacco Control tc-2023-058486, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/tc-2023-058486

Restricting supply of tobacco products to pharmacies: a scoping review

2024

Journal Article

Wastewater-based monitoring of the nitazene analogues: First detection of protonitazene in wastewater

Bade, Richard, Nadarajan, Dhayaalini, Driver, Erin M., Halden, Rolf U., Gerber, Cobus, Krotulski, Alex, Hall, Wayne and Mueller, Jochen F. (2024). Wastewater-based monitoring of the nitazene analogues: First detection of protonitazene in wastewater. Science of The Total Environment, 920 170781, 1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170781

Wastewater-based monitoring of the nitazene analogues: First detection of protonitazene in wastewater

2024

Journal Article

The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dawson, Danielle, Stjepanović, Daniel, Lorenzetti, Valentina, Cheung, Christy, Hall, Wayne and Leung, Janni (2024). The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 257 111263, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111263

The prevalence of cannabis use disorders in people who use medicinal cannabis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2024

Journal Article

Enhanced estimation of the prevalence of treated mental health disorders by wastewater-based epidemiology

Ahmed, Fahad, Boogaerts, Tim, Bowes, Devin A., van Nuijs, Alexander L. N., Covaci, Adrian, Hall, Wayne, Connor, Jason P. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2024). Enhanced estimation of the prevalence of treated mental health disorders by wastewater-based epidemiology. Nature Mental Health, 2 (4), 345-347. doi: 10.1038/s44220-024-00222-4

Enhanced estimation of the prevalence of treated mental health disorders by wastewater-based epidemiology

2024

Journal Article

E‐cigarettes: A framework for comparative history and policy

Berridge, Virginia, Fairchild, Amy Lauren, Morphett, Kylie, Gartner, Coral, Hall, Wayne and Bayer, Ronald (2024). E‐cigarettes: A framework for comparative history and policy. Addiction, 119 (11), 1864-1870. doi: 10.1111/add.16462

E‐cigarettes: A framework for comparative history and policy

2024

Journal Article

Prevalence and correlates of positive parental attitudes towards cannabis use and use intention in Australia during 2016 and 2019

Chiu, Vivian, Dawson, Danielle, Chan, Gary, Hall, Wayne, Hides, Leanne and Leung, Janni (2024). Prevalence and correlates of positive parental attitudes towards cannabis use and use intention in Australia during 2016 and 2019. Addictive Behaviors, 150 107917, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107917

Prevalence and correlates of positive parental attitudes towards cannabis use and use intention in Australia during 2016 and 2019

2024

Journal Article

Participation in Australian drug treatment programs for individuals engaging in high‐risk substance use: data from a nationally representative sample

Leung, Janni, Yimer, Tesfa Mekonen, Chiu, Vivian, Hall, Wayne D., Connor, Jason P. and Chan, Gary Chung Kai (2024). Participation in Australian drug treatment programs for individuals engaging in high‐risk substance use: data from a nationally representative sample. Drug and Alcohol Review, 43 (3), 688-693. doi: 10.1111/dar.13792

Participation in Australian drug treatment programs for individuals engaging in high‐risk substance use: data from a nationally representative sample

2024

Journal Article

SRNT Europe debate: The use of nicotine oral products in adults may be a rational behaviour

Dawkins, Lynne and Hall, Wayne (2024). SRNT Europe debate: The use of nicotine oral products in adults may be a rational behaviour. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 26 (7), 957-958. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntae029

SRNT Europe debate: The use of nicotine oral products in adults may be a rational behaviour

2024

Journal Article

Commentary: The conflict between protecting public health and raising tax revenue

Hall, Wayne (2024). Commentary: The conflict between protecting public health and raising tax revenue. Healthcare policy = Politiques de sante, 19 (3), 29-32. doi: 10.12927/hcpol.2024.27263

Commentary: The conflict between protecting public health and raising tax revenue

2024

Journal Article

Do we need clinical trials of high dose stimulant agonist treatment for stimulant use disorders?

Hall, Wayne, Darke, Shane and Farrell, Michael (2024). Do we need clinical trials of high dose stimulant agonist treatment for stimulant use disorders?. Addiction, 119 (4), 786-787. doi: 10.1111/add.16416

Do we need clinical trials of high dose stimulant agonist treatment for stimulant use disorders?

2024

Journal Article

The use of wastewater based epidemiology to detect synthetic opioids in the community

Bade, Richard and Hall, Wayne (2024). The use of wastewater based epidemiology to detect synthetic opioids in the community. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 384 q5, q5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.q5

The use of wastewater based epidemiology to detect synthetic opioids in the community

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Independent Research and Evaluation of the Police Drug Diversion Program (PDDP)
    Queensland Police Service
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Using multiple data sources to understand the opioid crisis in Australia
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Review of alcohol and other drugs program
    Queensland Department of Education
    Open grant
  • 2023
    How can we minimise the adolescent uptake of vaping and related social and health harm?
    Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Common mental and substance use disorders in a 28-year follow-up of a community cohort: identification of preventive strategies from adolescence to early midlife (NHMRC Project Grant led by MCRI)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    E Cigarettes: history, evidence and policy
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Estimating per capita use and release of chemicals by wastewater analysis
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Understanding the impacts of Vaporised Nicotine Products on smoking in Australia (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Cancer Council Victoria)
    Cancer Council Victoria
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Microflow ultra high pressure liquid chromatography - high resolution mass spectrometry for chemical exposure monitoring
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Developing an approach to identifying and qualifying novel psychoactive substance (NPS) consumed in Australia
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Non-medical use of prescription stimulants by Australian university students: Attitudes, prevalence of, and motivations for use
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2018
    Centre for Research Excellence in Evidence-based Mental Health Planning: Translating Evidence into Policy and Services
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    'A disease of the brain': How do neurobiological explanations of addiction influence the attitudes and behaviour of smokers?
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Randomised controlled trial of a financial counselling intervention and smoking cessation assistance to reduce smoking in socioeconomically disadvantaged groups (NHMRC Project Grant lead by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography ion trap mass spectrometer to develop new capabilities in environmental and human toxicology
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    FASD within the Criminal Justice Sector in Queensland
    Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    Addiction Genetics, Neurosciences and Public Health: Maximising the Benefits, Minimising the Pitfalls
    NHMRC Australia Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    What characterises influential population-oriented public health policy research in Australia? (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Building capacity in health economic evaluation (NHMRC Capacity Building Grant administered by the University of Newcastle)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Neuroscience of addiction: A systematic review of neuroscience research in relation to addiction
    New South Wales Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Developing new methods for building health policy capacity in Australia (ARC Linkage Project administered by La Trobe University)
    La Trobe University
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Building capacity in health economic evaluation
    Capacity Building Grants in Population Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Understanding and Improving Prescribing Practice
    National Prescribing Service Limited
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Knowledge And Attitudes About Life Extension Technology: Public And Stakeholder Perspectives
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    The future of tobacco control: Exploring the feasibility, acceptability and cost-effectiveness of new policy directions
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Identifying cost-effective interventions to reduce the burden of harm associated with alcohol misuse
    Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Mapping Community Engagement with Human Genetic Technologies in Australia: A Longitudinal Evaluation
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Public Perceptions of Genetic and Molecular Technologies: Implications For Cancer Prevention and Treatment
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004
    2004 Travel Scheme Cat 2_Stanford Univ; 01/03/04 to 28/03/04
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Public Research Institutions, Policy Frameworks and Biotechnology Innovation
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Genetics and criminal behaviour: Ethical and public policy implications
    Criminology Research Council
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Genetic Science, Molecular Biotechnology, and the public's perceptions of future prospects for the prevention and cure of cancer - an exploratory study.
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Analysis of the needs of the providers and recipients of service relating to alcohol in indigenous communities
    Department Health & Family Services - General
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall directly for media enquiries about:

  • Addiction
  • Alcoholism
  • Cost of health
  • Disease burden
  • Drug addiction intervention
  • Drugs - cost burden
  • Ethics in public health
  • Marijuana and public health
  • Neuroethics
  • Policy - public health
  • Population health
  • Public health
  • Smoking and public health

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