With prescription opioids seemingly ubiquitous, why is heroin making a comeback? Overdoses and deaths from heroin are once again becoming common in parts of Australia.
Examining illicit drug consumption throughout Australia A state-by-state breakdown of the recent National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program report.
‘It’s just assumed it’s 100%’: The toxicology of pill testing A second pill testing trial held over the weekend has been deemed a success by its organisers, but toxicologists maintain strong concerns about the process.
Shifting areas of need in treatment for alcohol and other drugs Alcohol remains the most common drug for which people seek treatment, but that is declining as treatment for amphetamines and cocaine skyrockets.
Injecting room supporters urge expansion as street drug use grows The Melbourne facility has been called ‘a victim of its own success’.
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.
Four ‘breakthrough’ cancer drugs added to the PBS Almost 2000 people with leukaemia, advanced kidney cancer, bladder cancer and liver cancer will have affordable access to new treatment options.
‘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.
Why has a national real-time prescription monitoring system been delayed? Greg Hunt promised an Australia-wide system by the end of 2018, but most states have been slow to come to the table.