Medicinal cannabis evidence still lacking: RACGP An updated position statement outlines a possible role for medicinal cannabis as a treatment of last resort for a small number of patients.
Injecting room supporters urge expansion as street drug use grows The Melbourne facility has been called ‘a victim of its own success’.
Queensland updates medicinal cannabis laws The State Government has passed new legislation designed to streamline access for ‘seriously ill’ patients.
NSW ice inquiry launched The proceedings of the NSW Ice Inquiry have begun, with a broadened focus and a call for feedback from the public to help guide its investigations.
Tasmanian Government shuts down pill testing speculation In the face of growing support for a trial at this year’s Dark Mofo Festival, the State Government has clarified its opposition to the process.
‘All of us want to keep our children safe’: Pill testing debate on Q&A Dr David Caldicott was hopeful his appearance on ABC’s Q&A would help clear up some misconceptions among the public about pill testing.
New illicit drug campaign ahead of NSW music festivals The NSW Government has promised an increased medical presence and ‘more explicit messaging’ at music festivals over the long weekend.
Support for pill testing continues to grow NSW politician urges colleagues to ‘get real’ about pill testing after becoming Australia’s first sitting MP to admit taking MDMA.
State of play: For and against pill testing This summer has already seen two overdose deaths and a number of hospitalisations at Australian music festivals, re-energising the debate over the implementation of pill testing. newsGP explores various aspects of the debate.
Hardline approach to pill testing ‘failing’ to save lives A teenager’s death following a suspected drug overdose on the weekend has sparked further debate about pill testing.