The case for medical cannabis—an essay by M P Barnes
Legal restrictions on the grounds that cannabis has no therapeutic use have impeded research, says M P Barnes, but evidence shows cannabinoids may have benefit in... Read More
Hepatitis C burden highlights urgent need for prevention and treatment
New research from NDARC and the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney shows almost 40% of people who have injected drugs in the past year are... Read More
Prescription drugs included in new road laws after Home and Away star’s death
A major drug-driving crackdown in NSW will now mean any drivers on prescription drugs could be at risk of being charged for driving under the... Read More
Wollongong named as one of three sites for N-ICE trial
What if there was a magic pill that could curb cravings for crystal meth? Read more at: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5527632/wollongong-ice-addicts-wanted-for-world-first-trial/ Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash
National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Awards
Nominations Are Now Open The National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Awards and the Coralie Ober Honor Role were introduced by the National Indigenous Drug and... Read More
A meth journey to hell
If you are lucky enough to not understand addiction, to not have experienced it or to have seen someone you love experience it, then good... Read More
‘Decriminalising drugs will save our kids’
NO PARENT likes the idea of their kids using drugs. Drugs sit at the top of the list of experiences that we pray our kids... Read More
Mandatory drug treatment “punitive”: Children’s Commissioner
South Australia’s Commissioner for Children and Young People has labelled the Liberal Government’s plan to introduce mandatory drug treatment for children as a “punitive” approach... Read More
Meet Our Keynotes
Mr Singer was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) in November 2017. Read more at: https://nidaconference.com.au/speaker/mr-john-singer/
Labor’s controversial plan to reform ice addicts by forcing offenders into clinics draws mixed response
Drug rehabilitation advocates and workers in New South Wales have spoken out against a $100 million proposal forcing offenders into clinics, while others say it... Read More