Overview
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
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
Works
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1999
Book Chapter
Epidemiology of cannabis use and its consequences
Hall, W. D., Johnston, L. and Donnelly, N. (1999). Epidemiology of cannabis use and its consequences. The health effects of cannabis. (pp. 71-125) edited by Harold Kalant, William Corrigall, Wayne Hall and Reginald Smart. Toronto, Canada: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
1999
Book Chapter
Heroin overdose deaths in Australia
Hall, Wayne (1999). Heroin overdose deaths in Australia. Heroin crisis : key commentators discuss the issues and debate solutions to heroin abuse in Australia. (pp. x-x) edited by Kate van den Boogert and Nadine Davidoff. Melbourne: Bookman Press.
1999
Book Chapter
Mental and behavioural disorders due to cannabis
Channabasavanna, S., Paes, M. and Hall, W. D. (1999). Mental and behavioural disorders due to cannabis. The health effects of cannabis. (pp. 267-90) edited by Harold Kalant, William Corrigall, Wayne Hall and Reginald Smart. Toronto, Canada: Addiction Research Foundation.
1999
Book
Heroin use In Australia: its impact on public health and public order
Hall, Wayne, Lynskey, Michael and Degenhardt, Louisa (1999). Heroin use In Australia: its impact on public health and public order. University of New South Wales: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
1999
Journal Article
Patient matching in treatment for alcohol dependence: is the null hypothesis still alive and well?
Hall, Wayne (1999). Patient matching in treatment for alcohol dependence: is the null hypothesis still alive and well?. Addiction, 94 (1), 52-54. doi: 10.1080/09652149934152
1999
Book Chapter
Comparing the health and psychological risks of alcohol, cannabis, nicotine and opiate use
Hall, W. D., Room, R and Bondy, S (1999). Comparing the health and psychological risks of alcohol, cannabis, nicotine and opiate use. The health effects of cannabis. (pp. 475-506) edited by Harold Kalant, William Corrigall, Wayne Hall and Reginald Smart. Toronto: Addiction Research Foundation.
1999
Book
Current state of research on illicit drugs in Australia : an information document
Hando, Julie, Hall, Wayne, Rutter, Scott and Dolan, Kate (1999). Current state of research on illicit drugs in Australia : an information document. Canberra, ACT Australia: National Health and Medical Research Council.
1999
Book
Effects of the Cannabis Expiation Notice Scheme on levels and patterns of cannabis use in South Australia: evidence from the National Drug Strategy Household Surveys 1985-1995
Donnelly, Niel, Hall, Wayne and Christie, Paul (1999). Effects of the Cannabis Expiation Notice Scheme on levels and patterns of cannabis use in South Australia: evidence from the National Drug Strategy Household Surveys 1985-1995. Canberra, ACT Australia: Public Affairs, Parliamentary and Access Branch: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.
1999
Journal Article
Role of maintenance treatment in opioid dependence
Ward, Jeff, Hall, Wayne and Mattick, Richard P. (1999). Role of maintenance treatment in opioid dependence. Lancet, 353 (9148), 221-226. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(98)05356-2
1999
Book Chapter
Assessing the health and psychological effects of cannabis use
Hall, W. D. (1999). Assessing the health and psychological effects of cannabis use. The health effects of cannabis. (pp. 1-18) edited by Kalant,H., Corrigall, W., Hall, W. D. and Smart, R.. Toronto: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
1999
Book Chapter
Effects of cannabis on the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems
Chesher, G and Hall, W. D. (1999). Effects of cannabis on the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. The health effects of cannabis. (pp. 435-458) edited by Harold Kalant, William Corrigall, Wayne Hall and Reginald Smart. Toronto, Canada: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
1999
Book
The social impacts of the Cannabis Expiation Notice Scheme in South Australia: summary report
Ali, Robert, Christie, Paul, Lenton, Simon, Hawks, David, Sutton, Adam, Hall, Wayne and Allsop, Steve (1999). The social impacts of the Cannabis Expiation Notice Scheme in South Australia: summary report. Canberra, ACT Australia: Public Affairs, Parliamentary and Access Branch:Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.
1999
Book Chapter
Introduction
Kalant, Harold, Corrigal, William, Hall, Wayne and Smart, Reginald (1999). Introduction. The health effects of cannabis. (pp. ix-xi) edited by Harold Kalant, William Corrigall, Wayne Hall and Reginald Smart. Toronto, Canada: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
1998
Journal Article
Characteristics of long-term cannabis users in Sydney, Australia
Swift, Wendy, Hall, Wayne and Copeland, Jan (1998). Characteristics of long-term cannabis users in Sydney, Australia. European Addiction Research, 4 (4), 190-197. doi: 10.1159/000018952
1998
Journal Article
A bleach program for inmates in NSW: an HIV prevention strategy
Dolan, Kate A., Wodak, Alex D. and Hall, Wayne D. (1998). A bleach program for inmates in NSW: an HIV prevention strategy. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 22 (7), 838-840. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.1998.tb01506.x
1998
Journal Article
Jurisdictional trends in opioid overdose deaths, 1988-96
Hall, Wayne (1998). Jurisdictional trends in opioid overdose deaths, 1988-96. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 22 (7), 802-807.
1998
Journal Article
The health effects of cannabis: Key issues of policy relevance
Martin, B. R. and Hall, W. (1998). The health effects of cannabis: Key issues of policy relevance. Bulletin on Narcotics, 50 (1-2), 85-116.
1998
Journal Article
A bleach program for inmates in NSW: An HIV prevention strategy
Hall, Wayne D. (1998). A bleach program for inmates in NSW: An HIV prevention strategy. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 22 (7), 838-840.
1998
Journal Article
Cannabis use and psychosis
Hall, Wayne (1998). Cannabis use and psychosis. Drug And Alcohol Review, 17 (4), 433-444. doi: 10.1080/09595239800187271
1998
Journal Article
The decline in alcohol disorders with age: Causes and implications
Hall, Wayne and Degenhardt, Louise (1998). The decline in alcohol disorders with age: Causes and implications. Australian Journal On Ageing, 17 (4), 158-159. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.1998.tb00064.x
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Wayne Hall is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Medicinal Cannabis Use in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Associate Professor Janni Leung
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Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Vaping - Insight into Australian Cannabis Policies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Learning from the opioid crisis - Preventing the proliferation of prescription stimulant for non-medical use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Dr Natalie Thomas, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Public Health Impacts of Vaping Product Use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Vaping - Insight into Australian Cannabis Policies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
Completed supervision
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Public attitudes towards ethical issues raised by biotechnologies that may substantially extend human life
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Addiction Neuroethics: The Promises and Perils of Neuroscience Research on Addiction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor William Grey
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
BIOBANKS: PROFESSIONAL, DONOR & PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF TISSUE BANKS & THE ETHICAL & LEGAL CHALLENGES OF CONSENT, LINKAGE & THE DISCLOSURE OF RESEARCH RESULTS.
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling smoking behaviour: from genes and environment to pharmacoeconomics
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Public Health Impacts of Vaping Product Use
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Cannabis Legalisation: An Empirical Analysis Causes of Attitudinal Change in the U.S. and Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan, Professor Leanne Hides, Associate Professor Janni Leung
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Emerging trends of cannabis vaping in the USA and Canada: Prevalence, correlates, and online presence
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jason Connor, Dr Daniel Stjepanovic, Associate Professor Janni Leung, Professor Coral Gartner, Associate Professor Gary Chung Kai Chan
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Defining and Measuring the Impact of Research on Mental Health Policy in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brian Head, Professor Harvey Whiteford
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Impulsivity and Caregiver Burden after Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Stimulant use disorders and psychosis: prevalence, correlates and impacts
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Harvey Whiteford, Professor Philip Burgess
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Geographical differences, national and international, in the utilization of the benzodiazepine and antidepressant groups of medicines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Sue Tett
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Situational and individual difference variables in medical ethical judgments
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
Seeds of Opportunity: Towards a Sustainable, Consultative and Ethically Justified Use of Genetically Modified Plants
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor William Grey
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Doctor Philosophy
The biomedicalisation of smoking cessation: A mixed methods study of lay perspectives on nicotine addiction
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Coral Gartner
Media
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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