NSW to introduce drug amnesty bins at music festivals The state is ‘closing the door on pill testing’, with the government ignoring most recommendations from an inquest into drug deaths.
‘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.
Drug overdoses mount as debate continues Gladys Berejiklian said she hopes people are getting the message about drug use, despite more than 30 hospitalisations over the long weekend.
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.
Record number of MDMA-related hospitalisations in NSW Health authorities have issued precautions for partygoers following 115 ED presentations due to MDMA poisoning in the first week of the year.
RACGP President backs calls for pill testing following another death In the wake of the third music festival death since Christmas, Dr Harry Nespolon has reiterated his support for further pill testing trials.
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.