Tag: Drug Use
Illegal drug use tying up hospital resources
A senior doctor in Ballarat says illicit drug use is putting enormous pressure on the city's health services.[MORE]
Graphic anti-binge drinking campaign welcomed
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation of Queensland has welcomed a graphic new anti-binge drinking advertising campaign.[MORE]
Taskforce releases chronic illness paper
The Federal Government's preventative health taskforce has released its first discussion paper on how Australia can reverse the effects of chronic illnesses caused by obesity, smoking and drinking.[MORE]
Nicotine patches 'unproven'
New research has found the effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy is unproven in helping smokers to quit when it is used without additional support.[MORE]
Govt introduces legislation on drink spiking
Attorney-General Rob Hulls says legislation on drink spiking should make clubs safer.[MORE]
Summit fails to deliver alcohol violence fix
A summit has failed to come up with any firm resolutions on tackling alcohol related violence in Melbourne's CBD.[MORE]
Vic won't fully ban 'Aussie' shout
Three Melbourne bars introduce a voluntary ban on patrons buying rounds in a bid to reduce alcohol fuelled violence.[MORE]
City alcohol bans proposed
Patrons at Melbourne nightclubs could be stopped from shouting each other drinks under moves to curb alcohol-fuelled violence.[MORE]
Charity urges sober October
A drug and alcohol awareness group is asking people to give up alcohol during October as part of a fundraising effort.[MORE]
Cannabis linked to psychosis: report
A new report says people who use cannabis are more likely than other drug users to seek help for anxiety or psychosis from their GPs.[MORE]
Katherine Mayor calls for booze ban reprieve
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The Mayor of Katherine says the community's drinking problem has worsened under the federal intervention.[MORE]
States 'passing buck' on unsafe drinking behaviour
Spirits industry criticises state health ministers' push for alcohol advertising ban.[MORE]
Ministers to mull grog ad ban
A new push for a ban on alcohol advertising will be taken to a meeting of health ministers in November.[MORE]
Sri Lankan Govt wants to grow its own marijuana
Facing a lack of the fresh weed for use in traditional medical preparations, the Sri Lankan Government wants to grow its own marijuana.[MORE]
At least 3 million injecting drug users are HIV positive: research
New research is suggesting that that more than three million injecting drug users around the world are HIV positive.[MORE]
Indigenous grog culture can be changed: study
New research has found the drinking habits of Indigenous Australians are learned and can be changed.[MORE]
Canadian Greens leader apologises for not smoking pot
The leader of Canada's Green Party has unveiled an election platform that includes a proposal to legalise marijuana, but has apologised for not having smoked the drug herself.[MORE]
'Last resort' pain drug considered for SA emergencies
A 'last resort' pain drug is being considered for use by SA ambulance crews.[MORE]
Ten arrested over drug raids
Victoria Police have arrested 10 people suspected of drug trafficking, in raids on homes in the Warrnambool area this morning.[MORE]
Brewers face challenge as Japanese lose taste for beer
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Japanese brewers are struggling as health-conscious youth lose their taste for lager.[MORE]
Indigenous Australians grog running: figures
Northern Territory police figures show it's mostly Indigenous people who are summonsed for bringing alcohol into dry communities.[MORE]
More violence at Melbourne clubs
Police are investigating a series of alcohol-related assaults at a Melbourne bar overnight.[MORE]
Judge warns on ADHD drugs after sexual assault
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A judge has pleaded for caution in diagnosing children with ADHD and prescribing them medication.[MORE]
Asia, Middle East fuelling growing drug trade: UN
The United Nations' top drugs body says fast-growing economies in Asia and the Middle East are fuelling the global demand for synthetic drugs. [MORE]
Nightclubs on notice over violence
The Victorian Premier, John Brumby, has told liquor licence holders to take more responsibility for alcohol-fuelled violence, or face tougher regulations.[MORE]
