Modest degree of decriminalisation
Well we have had something of a win. Yesterday afternoon the ACT Assembly enacted legislation that will extend a modest degree of decriminalisation to drugs...
FFDLR Newsletter September 2022
Next FFDLR meeting via Zoom: Thursday, 29th September 7.30pm
What happens when we decriminalise drugs?
The ACT will soon become the first jurisdiction to decriminalise the possession and use of illicit drugs. It's a pivot to treating drugs as a health issue, rather than a law and order issue, and experts say it's a major step in reducing harms.
So what does a decriminalised community actually look like and why does it still give some pause?Opioids are driving drug overdose deaths, but people with addiction are struggling to access treatment
Methadone, and other similar opioid replacement therapies (ORT), have been used for decades in countries including Australia, and are designed to reduce craving and withdrawals associated with opioid dependence.
Rethink Addiction Convention 12 – 14 September 2022
Why we’re coming together toRethink Addiction An Australian dies almost every hour from alcohol, other drug, and gambling harm. One in four Australians will struggle with...
Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021
This is the link to the resumption of the debate that the bill be agreed to in principle, which was heard in the ACT Assembly...
FFDLR Newsletter July 2022
Progress of Decriminalization in the ACT There has been quite a bit happening over the past few months especially around the Drugs of Dependence (personal use) Amendment Bill 2021 in the ACT. This is Michael Pettersson’s private members bill concerning the decriminalization of all drugs for personal use.