We must tackle stigma around treating opioid-dependent patients: Rural GP
Wagga Wagga GP Dr Mary Ross told newsGP that not enough rural GPs are engaging in opioid treatment programs – despite the urgent need. Read more at: https://www.racgp.org.au/newsGP/Clinical/We-must-tackle-stigma-around-treating-opioid-depen... Read More
WA Opposition Leader Mike Nahan pushes for mandatory rehab for meth users
The WA Opposition has reignited calls for mandatory drug rehabilitation for methamphetamine users and has accused the government of spending money on trains instead of... Read More
Drug and alcohol rules leave police unable to breath test alleged fatal crash driver
A man believed to be responsible for a fatal crash in Launceston could not be tested for drugs and alcohol because he was found more... Read More
Prisoners need drug and alcohol treatments but AA programs aren’t the answer
Prisons and drug use are closely linked. Two-thirds of Australian prisoners report using illicit drugs in the 12 months before they entered prison, compared with 12% of the... Read More