We're thrilled to announce the 2024 APSAD state based 1 day symposium in Melbourne on 26 July. This year we're focusing on Commercial determinants of health.

FREE for APSAD members.

Registration is now open - events.humanitix.com/apsad-symposiu…

As incoming co-editor in chief of
International Journal of Drug Policy, Jason Grebely and I outline our plans - and pay homage to the amazing work of Alison Ritter
Tim rhodes and Gerry Stimson.

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Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024: the transcript of the public hearing that AADC appeared at last Thursday (2 May) is now available at: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

MEDIA RELEASE: “We must not lose sight of the devastating health impacts of tobacco” says Quit Director Rachael Andersen, as perception of smoking harm dramatically drops and decades old Emphysema radio ad reboots. Read more VicHealth Cancer Council Victoria quit.org.au/news/perceptio…

'Influencing Gen Vape Summary Report' and Parent resource 'Talking to your teen about vaping' - now available from qscriptlearn.health.qld.gov.au/news/influenci…

HRCA's open letter to Government calling for all drugs to be legalised and supply regulated wasn't just supported by a plethora of drug policy experts from across the globe.

It was signed by leading professors in criminology:

Prof. Shadd Maruna Shadd Maruna expert on offender…

If you could use plug-in to block online alcohol-related content on your computer, would you use it? 🍻

@capraustralia researchers have found large support for an intervention tool that could help people manage their exposure—and reduce tempation. brnw.ch/21wJz5a

ABC reports the disturbing story that 'Vulnerable people, including children, needing crisis accommodation are being left at the Mildura Police Station in the middle of the night when they do not have any place else to go.' (1/3)

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Our new overdose snapshot reveals the latest data on #overdose in Australia. Catch up on some of the key findings and insights from our CEO John Ryan in today's Guardian Australia: bit.ly/3wkimoP

#EndOverdose #OverdosePrevention #Research

VAPING BILL UPDATE: 'The Senate committee recommends legislation be passed after hearing from representatives from the health, education, pharmaceutical, vaping, medical and retail sectors across two days of hearings earlier in May.' theguardian.com/australia-news…

I’m presenting work from my PhD on NSW alcohol policy today at 3pm AEST. Come along for a discussion about just what evidence-based policy is (and isn’t).

‘Huge’ proportion of memtal health conditions caused by childhood maltreatment | Health | The Guardian ⁦Lucy Grummitt⁩ ⁦The Matilda Centre⁩ harrowing findings and hope for a better future ⁦University of Sydney⁩ SMHR ⁦Mark Butler MP⁩ theguardian.com/australia-news…

🧵The so-called #WarOnDrugs , aka a war on people — mainly Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) folks — has led to the U.S. having the highest incarceration rate in the world, a shameful title. We cannot lose sight of the people behind bars...

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Peer-based harm reduction and our meaningful involvement & leadership are key! Do you know how much money the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care currently invests in peer-based drug harm reduction at a national level as part of their current Aus national drug strategy, knowing it saves lives? $0 😱 💔

New data from Penington Institute
today has revealed an alarming increase in the number of drug-induced deaths reported in Australia. Our CEO, Dr Erin Lalor
, said the growing number of overdoses in Australia is unacceptably high, with action urgently needed brnw.ch/21wJzcv

#RESEARCH
CHILDHOOD MALTREATMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR UP TO 40 PERCENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS found in new study from the Matilda Centre, led by Dr Lucy Grummitt.
Full paper in JAMA Psychiatry: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…

'Unless we expose, challenge and abolish the concept of prohibition itself, concessions are likely to deliver frustrating reforms that resemble Prohibition 2.0.'

says Julian Buchanan, PhD Secretary Harm Reduction Coalition Aotearoa

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A local hearing of the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into vaping and tobacco controls heard that some schools in Shepparton have spent tens of thousands of dollars on vaping detectors.

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Great to read about some initial positive impacts from the #hydromorphone #Fopit trial in Sydney 👏👏👏 weareuniting

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DANA is excited to announce the release of the 2024 conference program. The theme is 'Transforming Opportunities into Reality' & will deliver the latest information relevant to drug & alcohol nurses in Australasia. Check out the program: danaonline.org/annual-confere…
#DANAConf24 #AOD