Should medicinal cannabis be used to treat chronic pain? According to pain specialist Associate Professor Michael Vagg, evidence is lacking.
Two-thirds of Australians support pill testing at festivals: Survey Supporters hope public pressure will lead to policy changes, but opponents maintain ‘no pill is safe’.
Wastewater reveals record high drug consumption New Australian data shows a spike in overall drug use at the height of the pandemic, but opioid use is down.
Questions regarding over-the-counter CBD products in pharmacies Australia’s first authorised GP prescriber of medicinal cannabis says making it easier for doctors to prescribe would be a safer way to increase access.
Australians spend estimated $11.3 billion a year on drugs: Report The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program found alcohol and nicotine are the most consumed drugs, with methylamphetamine the top illicit drug.
NSW rejects five key drug recommendations The independent ice inquiry has prompted further focus on drug use as a health issue rather than a legal one.
Medicinal cannabis clinic and dispensary to open in Melbourne But one expert has raised a number of ethical concerns.
Alcohol use stable, decline in smoking rates: AIHW A new report shows alcohol and cannabis use is steady, while smoking rates are falling.
Pill testing debate continues across Victoria The State Government remains opposed to a trial, despite the proposal being backed by the Melbourne Lord Mayor and Victorian ambulance union.
Coroner’s report recommends drug policy overhaul in NSW The report has recommended trialling pill testing and stopping the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches at music festivals in the state.