Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Associate Professor in Addiction Studies at Monash University, and Head of Research and Workforce Development at Turning Point, Victoria, Australia.
A research psychologist and SMART Recovery group facilitator. Holds a PhD on neurocognition and co-occurring disorders and has worked as a clinical researcher in addiction treatment in the UK, Asia and Australia for over two decades.
Research portfolio includes psychological, neurocognitive, pharmacological and peer-based trials, prevalence and treatment outcome studies. Teaching and Unit Coordinator on the Masters of Addictive Behaviours course at Monash University.
Monash teaching commitment
Masters of Addictive Behaviours (M6014)
Course Co-ordinator - 2018
- Course Content Developer (ASC5001, ASC5004, ASC5008)
- Unit Co-ordinator, Lecturer and Tutor (ASC5001) - 2014-2017*
- Unit Co-ordinator, Lecturer and Tutor (ASC5004) - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Unit Co-ordinator, Lecturer and Tutor (ASC5008) - 2015
- Chief Examiner
Supervision interests
Supervision of Monash University Honours students since 2015
Supervision of Masters students
Supervision of DClinPsych students
Supervision of PhD students
Research interests
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Psychological Medicine, King's College London
Award Date: 1 Jan 2008
MSc, Health Psychology (Distinction), University of London
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
BSc(Hons), Psychology with Dance Studies, University of Surrey
Award Date: 1 Jan 1995
External positions
Head of Research and Workforce Development, Turning Point
Jul 2018 → …
Acting Head of Research and Workforce Development, Turning Point
Jul 2017 → Jul 2018
Senior Research Fellow / Strategic Lead Treatment & Systems, Turning Point
Nov 2013 → Mar 2017
Research area keywords
- addiction
- comorbidities
- neurocognition
- neuropsychology
- alcohol and drug
Network
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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AAT-APP Trial: A RCT of alcohol approach-avoidance training to reduce heavy drinking in people with alcohol use disorders
Manning, V., Verdejo-Garcia, A., Lubman, D., Staiger, P. K., Garfield, J., Reynolds, J., de New, S., Wiers, R., Argent, A. & Clancy, C.
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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“AAT-App”: Smartphone-delivered Approach Avoidance Training to prevent relapse and treatment re-admission among patients leaving residential alcohol treatment.
Manning, V., Hopwood, M. J., Lubman, D., Garfield, J., Barnett, T., Rajnarayan, M., Maloney, M., Piercy, H. & Clancy, C.
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
1/04/22 → 29/02/24
Project: Research
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Linking clinical and basic science discovery to find new treatments for alcohol use disorder
Haber, P. S., Morley, K., Lawrence, A., Manning, V., Lubman, D., McNally, G. P., Millan, Z., Arunogiri, S., Verdejo-Garcia, A., Walker, L., Logge, W., Ogeil, R., Leggio, L., Kranzler, H., Baillie, A., Grunstein, R. R., Perry, C. J. & Bonomo, Y.
3/02/22 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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A Randomised Controlled Trial of AAT-APP: A Cognitive “Brain-Training” Smartphone App to Help Reduce Alcohol Use in People Accessing Alcohol Treatment
Manning, V., Garfield, J., Bonomo, Y., Churchus, C., Bell, S., Burgess, K., Matthews, P. & Jacka, D.
2/09/21 → 30/08/23
Project: Research
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A randomised controlled trial of telephone-delivered psychological treatment to reduce methamphetamine use
Lubman, D., Manning, V., Hall, K., Arunogiri, S., Grigg, J., Reynolds, J. & Harris, A.
1/01/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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A Latent Class Analysis of Perceived Barriers to Help-seeking Among People with Alcohol Use Problems Presenting for Telephone-delivered Treatment
Grigg, J., Manning, V., Cheetham, A., Youssef, G., Hall, K., Baker, A. L., Staiger, P. K., Volpe, I., Stragalinos, P. & Lubman, D. I., 9 Jan 2023, In: Alcohol and Alcoholism. 58, 1, p. 68-75 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
A structured, telephone-delivered intervention to reduce methamphetamine use: study protocol for a parallel-group randomised controlled trial
Lubman, D. I., Manning, V., Arunogiri, S., Hall, K., Reynolds, J., Stragalinos, P., Petukhova, R., Gerhard, R., Tyler, J., Bough, A., Harris, A. & Grigg, J., 29 Mar 2023, In: Trials. 24, 1, 16 p., 235.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Diagnostic accuracy for self-reported methamphetamine use versus oral fluid test as the reference standard in a methamphetamine-dependent intervention trial population
Carter, G., Spittal, M. J., Glowacki, L., Gerostamoulos, D., Dietze, P., Sinclair, B., Arunogiri, S., Berk, M., Lubman, D. I., Manning, V., Higgs, P., Quinn, B., Baker, A., Dean, O. M., Turner, A. & McKetin, R., Mar 2023, In: Addiction. 118, 3, p. 470-479 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Online SMART Recovery mutual support groups: Characteristics and experience of adults seeking treatment for methamphetamine compared to those seeking treatment for other addictive behaviours
Beck, A. K., Larance, B., Manning, V., Hides, L., Baker, A. L., Deane, F. P., Shakeshaft, A., Raftery, D. & Kelly, P. J., Jan 2023, In: Drug and Alcohol Review. 42, 1, p. 20-26 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Supporting people affected by problematic alcohol, substance use and other behaviours under pandemic conditions: A pragmatic evaluation of how SMART recovery Australia responded to COVID-19
Beck, A. K., Larance, B., Baker, A. L., Deane, F. P., Manning, V., Hides, L. & Kelly, P. J., Apr 2023, In: Addictive Behaviors. 139, 9 p., 107577.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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LearnX Live! Awards - Platinum Award
Manning, Victoria (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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European Addiction Research (Journal)
Victoria Manning (Associate editor)
13 Mar 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Drug and Alcohol Review (Journal)
Victoria Manning (Editorial board member)
29 Jul 2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Frontiers in Psychology (Journal)
Victoria Manning (Associate editor)
Jun 2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Member - International SMART Research Advisory Committee
Victoria Manning (Member)
2020 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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PLoS ONE (Journal)
Victoria Manning (Editorial board member)
Apr 2019 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Don't be slave to drink: Timely advice on those festive spirits
12/12/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Tinder for quitting booze: New app aims to swipe away alcohol cravings
20/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How a simple brain training program could help you stay away from alcohol
5/11/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature