Submission of Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform To Mr Michael Pettersson concerning the exposure draft of the Drugs of Dependence (Personal Cannabis Use) Amendment Bill 2018 http://www.ffdlr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/PetterssonCanSubFin.pdf...
...purposes. Firstly and most importantly to be a comfort for those families and friends who have lost loved ones to drugs and secondly to raise awareness in our community for...
...scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues. https://www.cato.org/ 2009 Drug Decriminalization in Portugal: Lessons for Creating Fair and Successful Drug Policies By Glenn Greenwald...
...a good overview – “Drug experts say yes. Many politicians say no. What’s the evidence for pill testing?” Written for ABC Health & Wellbeing by health reporter Olivia Willis https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2018-12-21/guide-to-pill-testing-at-australian-music-festivals/10638732...
Triple J Hack frequently posts articles about Drug Legislation and Issues, and stories from the perspectives of Drug Users. https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/drugs/ Here is a sample of some of their stories we...
...Strategy Action Plan 2018-2021 (released on 11/12/2018) outlines ACT Government priorities to address and minimise harms from alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs and non-medical use of pharmaceuticals in the territory. https://www.health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/population-health/act-drug-strategy-action-plan...
...(ATOD) sector in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). ATODA seeks to promote health through the prevention and reduction of the harms associated with ATOD. http://www.atoda.org.au/ Keeping Young Canberrans Safe Minimising...
...of health and welfare for Australians.https://www.aihw.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2016: detailed findings This 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey report shows that: the decline in daily smoking slowed...
https://www.penington.org.au/australias-annual-overdose-report/ Penington Institute publishes Australia’s Annual Overdose Report, the most comprehensive and ambitious study of overdose in Australia. The report draws on the most up-to-date data from diverse, verifiable sources....
The ABS is Australia’s national statistical agency, providing trusted official statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population and environmental matters of importance to Australia. http://www.abs.gov.au/ 2017 media releases...