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This is a RCIADIC recommendation
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Research into impacts of availability of alcohol and drugs
That with the aim of assisting Aboriginal organisations to develop effective programs aimed at minimising the harm arising from alcohol and other drug use, priority be given by research funding bodies to research investigating the causal relationships between alcohol and other drugs, including their availability, and consequences on community well-being and criminal activity.
Background
The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADIC) emphasised that further research was needed to understand the complex inter-relational factors that influence alcohol and other drug (AOD) use among Aboriginal communities. Particularly, the link between AOD and violent crime was complex and unclear, with research bodies often using questionable methodologies to draw connections between the two. Therefore, it was crucial for research bodies to conduct diverse and Aboriginal community-lead research to avoid stigmatisation and misrepresentation of these issues.