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Biography
Biography
Dr Michael Savic is a Senior Research Fellow in Addiction Studies at the Eastern Health Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Strategic Lead of Clinical and Social Research at Turning Point, Eastern Health. Michael’s research focuses on the social and cultural contexts of alcohol and other drug use, addiction concepts, treatment and experiences of intervention implementation and care across several mediums. His research is multi-disciplinary in orientation, policy and practice relevant, and often draws on critical approaches and qualitative methods. He coordinates units in the Monash University Master of Addictive Behaviours and is a Culture and Policy Theme leader at the Monash Addiction Research Centre. Michael is a co-convener of the Victorian Substance Use Research Forum, an Associate Editor at the International Journal of Drug Policy, and a Deputy Editor at Drug and Alcohol Review.
Research Interests
- Critical perspectives on alcohol and drug use, addiction, treatment and recovery
- Role of clinical tools, practices and interventions in shaping how alcohol and drug ‘problems’ (and the people who access treatment) are framed
- Experiences of illness, care and treatment
- Stigma and alcohol and drug use
- Online technologies for treatment and peer support
- Gender, culture and alcohol and other drug use
- Alcohol and drug policy
- Qualitative research
Michael welcomes enquires from potential collaborators or students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds who have interests in these or related areas.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Addiction
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Mental Health
- Digital Health
- Qualitative Research
- Medical anthropology
- Social Theory
- Science and Technology Studies
Network
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Alcohol consumption practices in crisis
Savic, M., Roberts, S., Elliott, K., Robards, B. & Dwyer, R.
12/05/21 → 30/03/24
Project: Research
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Understanding heavy alcohol consumption cultures among nurses and lawyers
Dwyer, R., Pennay, A. E., Savic, M., Maclean, S. J., Ogeil, R., Lubman, D., Room, R. G. W. & Bartle, J.
6/02/20 → 12/03/24
Project: Research
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Mapping the Alcohol and Other Drug patient journey to improve treatment access and engagement in care
Nielsen, S., Lam, T., Morgan, K., Savic, M., Pickard, H., Kuhn, L., Andrew, N., White, R., Bendall, K. & Watkins, G.
1/01/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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A Citizen Science Approach to Monitoring unhealthy industry digital marketing to young people
Robards, B., Carah, N., Elliott, K., Tanner, C., Roberts, S., Dobson, A. & Savic, M.
1/09/20 → 17/09/21
Project: Research
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A qualitative investigation into the lived experience and sentiments of street drinkers in the City of Yarra
Savic, M. & Pennay, A. E.
9/12/19 → 29/05/20
Project: Research
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Key considerations for the implementation of clinically focused Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs to avoid unintended consequences
Haines, S., Savic, M., Nielsen, S. & Carter, A., Mar 2022, In: International Journal of Drug Policy. 101, 5 p., 103549.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Regional and rural clients’ presenting concerns and experiences of care when engaging with an online substance use counseling service
Haylock, P. A. C., Carter, A., Savic, M. & Lubman, D. I., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Addiction Research & Theory. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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“Looking after yourself is self-respect”: The limits and possibilities of men’s care on a night out
Duncan, T., Roberts, S., Elliott, K., Ralph, B., Savic, M. & Robards, B., 1 Mar 2022, In: Contemporary Drug Problems. 49, 1, p. 46-63 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Caring for and managing patients with alcohol problems: interventions, treatments, relapse prevention, aftercare, and long term follow-up
Hides, L., Riordan, B. C., Gullo, M., Morley, K. C., Manning, V., Connor, J., Quinn, C., Cunningham, J., Lintzeris, N., Rombouts, S., Savic, M., Stjepanović, D., Kay-Lambkin, F., Jamshidi, N., Lubman, D. & Haber, P. S., Oct 2021, In: The Medical Journal of Australia. 215, S7, p. S12-S20 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Characteristics of confidence and preparedness in paramedics in metropolitan, regional, and rural Australia to manage mental-health-related presentations: A cross-sectional study
Emond, K., Bish, M., Savic, M., Lubman, D. I., McCann, T., Smith, K. & Mnatzaganian, G., Feb 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 4, 10 p., 1882.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Winner - 2019 VicHealth Awards, Research into Action Category
Roberts, Steven (Recipient), Ralph, B. (Recipient), Elliott, Karla (Recipient), Robards, Brady (Recipient), Savic, Michael (Recipient), Lindsay, Jo (Recipient), O'Brien, Kerry (Recipient) & Lubman, Dan (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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