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Heroin treatment drug naloxone ‘saves lives’ in WA trial
A trial giving family members and friends of heroin users a drug to prevent overdoses has been hailed a success, and may even reduce overall heroin use, researchers say. The WA Peer Naloxone Project trained users and family members how to administer naloxone, which is used in emergency medicine to reverse the effects of opiates. […]
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Toll in Philippines drug crusade reaches 2,000
The number of drug-related killings in the Philippines since Rodrigo Duterte became president two months ago on a pledge to wipe out the illegal drug trade has reached about 2,000, according to data released on Tuesday. […]
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We will do pill testing at a Canberra music festival Canberra this summer
Pill testing advocates will break the law and offer punters the service at either Groovin the Moo or Spilt Milk in Canberra this coming festival season. […]
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Breaking the ice: starting a discussion around the drug that has everyone in a panic
Author Matt Noffs believes there is not an ‘ice’ crisis facing Australia but rather a lack of understanding about the drug and drug policies in general. […]
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Is Australia really being flooded by new killer drugs?
Fear-based campaigns are counterproductive and may even lead to increased drug use. What is needed are evidenced-based approaches to reduce harm. For a start, Australia could begin testing drugs as part of a drug-monitoring system aimed at improving public health and safety. […]
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Philippines: 5-year-old girl killed in drug war, Human Rights Watch says
Police told CNN that Danica is not the first child victim, but that she could be the youngest. They also noted it was not a police operation. […]
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The Rejection Of Drug Testing Is A Hard Pill To Swallow
If it is one of your children or family attending a festival and considering taking a pill, which would you prefer: an engagement with health professionals, or reliance on an over-the-counter or internet-ordered test kit? […]
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“I’ve done really bad things”: The undercover cop who abandoned the war on drugs
Neil Woods used to risk his life to catch drug dealers. But as gangs responded with escalating violence and intimidation – some even poisoning users who talked to the police – he started seeing legalisation as the only solution. […]
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Philippines drugs war: The woman who kills dealers for a living
The Philippines is in the midst of a brutal war on drugs sanctioned by the controversial President Rodrigo Duterte, which has seen almost 2,000 killings in a matter of weeks. The BBC’s Jonathan Head explores the country’s dark underbelly of dealers and assassins through the story of one woman trapped in a chilling predicament. […]
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How Do I Grow Medical Marijuana Legally?
To grow medical marijuana legally, you will need to apply for a manufacturer licence and then secure a permit. […]
