Seven signs of drug and alcohol dependence
With the number of drug-related deaths reaching an all-time high among men1, an Australian addictions psychotherapist is calling for the health of boys and men... Read More
Why alcohol and drug problems continue to be so severe in Australia
The idea that drug abuse is confined to illegal drugs is a mistaken one that is often magnified by the media. The ravages of ice are... Read More
First alcohol and other drug harm reduction pop-up centre to run at Williamstown
The trial of a pop-up community information centre – aimed at increasing awareness of the harm associated with alcohol and other drugs – will kick off during next Saturday’s sporting... Read More
Police minister backs booze and drug testing for boaties
BOAT skippers should face random alcohol and drug tests the same as motorists, the State Government believes. Read more at: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/fishing/police-minister-backs-booze-and-drug-testing-for-boaties-ng-b88870369z
Is Addiction Like Falling in Love?
Is drug addiction similar to falling in love? At a time when the Australian government wants to drug test welfare recipients, do Australians really understand... Read More
Mething with Ice
Methamphetamine (meth) addiction is a worldwide issue and Sydney could be at the centre of the solution. Read more at: http://www.altmedia.net.au/mething-with-ice/131860
Sufficient demand needed for Goulburn rehab unit : Goward
Goulburn is set to receive $10,000 to tackle drugs and alcohol thanks to the combined support of the federal government and community organisations.The Local Drug Action... Read More
Why Do People Start Abusing Drugs and Alcohol?
No matter the substance, no matter the reason, people who have turned to alcohol and/or drugs have turned away from the causes behind their problems.... Read More
Health warning after cuts to SA Aboriginal drug and alcohol services
The head of South Australia’s drug and alcohol services network says federal funding cuts to some of the state’s Aboriginal-run drug and alcohol organisations will... Read More
New ice treatment results six times better than rehab
Australia’s first trial of an ice treatment program has seen significant reductions in methamphetamine use and relapse, placing almost half of its users into remission.... Read More