This week federal parliamentarians will discuss with world experts ways to minimise harm caused by illicit drugs. At a national drug summit, legislators will also be reminded of the sobering reality that Australians consume illegal drugs at concerning levels. […]

In April, the UN General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) will adopt a consensus position on drug control, but few are expecting a shake-up to the current, conservative, global framework. That’s why some reformers are turning to the Sustainable Development Goals as a blueprint for the future. […]

No one wants another summer of deaths at music festivals. Prominent doctors are convinced that pill testing will make a difference, so convinced they are prepared to break the law to conduct pill-testing trials. […]

New research has found use of methamphetamines has increased significantly in young people already at risk of other drug- and alcohol-related dependence and harm. […]

The inaugural National Family Drug Support Day is an opportunity to speak out and ask for understanding, support and changes in attitude. […]

Behind every alcohol- and drug-related death or arrest statistic, there is a family in desperate need of support. But these families often go unaided, forced to live in a “cloud of stigma and shame”. […]

PBS’ Frontline news series airs a two-hour documentary “Chasing Heroin,” which details Seattle’s cutting-edge response to the heroin epidemic. Spoiler: harm reduction works. […]

The long running debate about illicit drugs policy has moved a great deal in the last five years. But social policy reform is a different matter from a debate. […]

Tony Trimingham is today calling for radical changes to Australia’s drug policy. […]

Australia remains disconnected to more enlightened drug policies internationally. No major country, however, dares argue for the complete legalisation of all drugs. […]