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)

1041 - 1060 of 1424 works

2001

Journal Article

Buprenorphine: better late than never [Editorial]

Wodak, Alex D. and Hall, Wayne D. (2001). Buprenorphine: better late than never [Editorial]. Medical Journal of Australia, 175 (7), 349-350.

Buprenorphine: better late than never [Editorial]

2001

Journal Article

Relapse and Recovery in Addictions

Hall, Wayne (2001). Relapse and Recovery in Addictions. BMJ, 323 (7315) doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7315.757/a

Relapse and Recovery in Addictions

2001

Journal Article

Pilot randomized controlled study of dexamphetamine substitution for amphetamine dependence

Shearer, J, Wodak, A, Mattick, RP, Van Beek, , Lewis, J, Hall, W and Dolan, K (2001). Pilot randomized controlled study of dexamphetamine substitution for amphetamine dependence. Addiction, 96 (9), 1289-1296. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.96912898.x

Pilot randomized controlled study of dexamphetamine substitution for amphetamine dependence

2001

Journal Article

Challenges and approaches to estimating mortality attributable to the use of selected illicit drugs

Warner-Smith, M., Lynskey, M., Hall, W. and Monteiro, M. (2001). Challenges and approaches to estimating mortality attributable to the use of selected illicit drugs. European Addiction Research, 7 (3), 104-116. doi: 10.1159/000050728

Challenges and approaches to estimating mortality attributable to the use of selected illicit drugs

2001

Journal Article

Heroin overdose: causes and consequences

Warner-Smith, Matthew, Darke, Shane, Lynskey, Michael and Hall, Wayne (2001). Heroin overdose: causes and consequences. Addiction, 96 (8), 1113-1125. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.96811135.x

Heroin overdose: causes and consequences

2001

Journal Article

Challenges and approaches to estimating mortality attributable to the use of selected illicit drugs

Warner-Smith, M., Lynskey, M., Hall, W. D. and Montiero, M. (2001). Challenges and approaches to estimating mortality attributable to the use of selected illicit drugs. European Addiction Research/Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and the Global Burden of Disease, 7 (3 (special issue)), 104-116. doi: 10.1159/000050728

Challenges and approaches to estimating mortality attributable to the use of selected illicit drugs

2001

Journal Article

Allowing the medical use of cannabis

Hall, Wayne D., Degenhardt, Louisa J. and Currow, David (2001). Allowing the medical use of cannabis. Medical Journal of Australia, 175 (1), 39-40.

Allowing the medical use of cannabis

2001

Journal Article

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and substance use disorders: is there a causal link?

Lynskey, Michael T. and Hall, Wayne (2001). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and substance use disorders: is there a causal link?. Addiction, 96 (6), 815-822. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.9668153.x

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and substance use disorders: is there a causal link?

2001

Journal Article

Cannabis use and dependence among Australian adults: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Swift, Wendy, Hall, Wayne and Teesson, Maree (2001). Cannabis use and dependence among Australian adults: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Addiction, 96 (5), 737-748. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.9657379.x

Cannabis use and dependence among Australian adults: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

2001

Journal Article

The relationship between cannabis use, depression and anxiety among Australian adults: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being

Degenhardt, L., Hall, W. and Lynskey, M. (2001). The relationship between cannabis use, depression and anxiety among Australian adults: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 36 (5), 219-227. doi: 10.1007/s001270170052

The relationship between cannabis use, depression and anxiety among Australian adults: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being

2001

Journal Article

The association between psychosis and problematical drug use among Australian adults: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being

Degenhardt, Louisa and Hall, Wayne (2001). The association between psychosis and problematical drug use among Australian adults: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being. Psychological Medicine, 31 (4), 659-668. doi: 10.1017/S0033291701003865

The association between psychosis and problematical drug use among Australian adults: findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being

2001

Journal Article

Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia [2] (multiple letters)

Prior, C., Clements, J., Rowett, M., Taylor, D., Rowsell, R., Link, C., Donoghue, J., Lee, S., Anderson, I., Duggins, R., Rhinds, D., Hall, W., Kerwin, R., Adams, C., Duggan, L., Geddes, J., Harrison, P., Freemantle, N. and Bebbington, P. (2001). Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia [2] (multiple letters). British Medical Journal, 322 (7291), 924-928.

Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia [2] (multiple letters)

2001

Journal Article

Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia - cost is a crucial issue

Prior, Cliff, Clements, Judi, Rowett, Michelle, Taylor, David, Rowsell, Rhiannon, Link, Christopher, Donoghue, John, Lee, Sing, Anderson, Ian, Duggins, Richard, Rhinds, David, Hall, Wayne, Kerwin, Robert, Adams, Clive, Duggan, Lorna, Geddes, John, Harrison, Paul, Freemantle, Nick and Bebbington, Paul (2001). Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia - cost is a crucial issue. BMJ, 322 (7291), 926-926. doi: 10.1136/bmj.322.7291.924/a

Atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia - cost is a crucial issue

2001

Journal Article

Back-projection estimates of the number of dependent heroin users in Australia

Law, Matthew G., Lynskey, Michael, Ross, Joanne and Hall, Wayne (2001). Back-projection estimates of the number of dependent heroin users in Australia. Addiction, 96 (3), 433-443. doi: 10.1046/j.1360-0443.2001.9634337.x

Back-projection estimates of the number of dependent heroin users in Australia

2001

Journal Article

Prevalence, comorbidity, disability and service utilisation - Overview of the Australian National Mental Health Survey

Andrews, Gavin, Henderson, Scott and Hall, Wayne (2001). Prevalence, comorbidity, disability and service utilisation - Overview of the Australian National Mental Health Survey. British Journal of Psychiatry, 178 (2), 145-153. doi: 10.1192/bjp.178.2.145

Prevalence, comorbidity, disability and service utilisation - Overview of the Australian National Mental Health Survey

2001

Journal Article

Reducing the harms caused by cannabis use: the policy debate in Australia

Hall, W. D. (2001). Reducing the harms caused by cannabis use: the policy debate in Australia. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 62 (3), 163-174. doi: 10.1016/S0376-8716(00)00171-X

Reducing the harms caused by cannabis use: the policy debate in Australia

2001

Other Outputs

Heroin overdose: prevalence, correlates, consequences and interventions

Warner-Smith, M., Lynskey, M., Darke, S. and Hall, W. D. (2001). Heroin overdose: prevalence, correlates, consequences and interventions. ANCD Research Paper 1 Australian National Council on Drugs.

Heroin overdose: prevalence, correlates, consequences and interventions

2001

Journal Article

The relationship between tobacco use, substance-use disorders and mental health: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-being

Degenhardt, L and Hall, W. D. (2001). The relationship between tobacco use, substance-use disorders and mental health: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-being. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 3 (3), 225-234. doi: 10.1080/14622200110050457

The relationship between tobacco use, substance-use disorders and mental health: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-being

2001

Journal Article

Gender-related symptoms and correlates of alcohol dependence among men and women with a lifetime diagnosis of alcohol use disorders

Sannibale, C. and Hall, W. D. (2001). Gender-related symptoms and correlates of alcohol dependence among men and women with a lifetime diagnosis of alcohol use disorders. Drug and Alcohol Review, 20 (4), 369-383. doi: 10.1080/09595230120092779

Gender-related symptoms and correlates of alcohol dependence among men and women with a lifetime diagnosis of alcohol use disorders

2001

Journal Article

Characteristics of DSM-IV and ICD-10 cannabis dependence among Australian adults: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Swift, W., Hall, W. D. and Teesson, C. (2001). Characteristics of DSM-IV and ICD-10 cannabis dependence among Australian adults: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 63 (2), 147-153. doi: 10.1016/S0376-8716(00)00197-6

Characteristics of DSM-IV and ICD-10 cannabis dependence among Australian adults: results from the National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

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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