Recently in Melbourne, drugs sold as cocaine were found to contain nitazenes, a powerful group of synthetic opioids. CEO @DrNicoleLee’s latest article in @ConversationEDU talks about what nitazenes are, why they are so dangerous & how to reduce harms. https://t.co/ILxM7FxWjY
We're super pleased that NSW has locked in the dates for the upcoming Drug Summit. This is NSW's opportunity to reform drug policy in line with community needs & make meaningful, evidence based changes. Here are some of our top priorities that we hope will be considered.
The @HSMLife team is running in the @City2SurfSydney to raise funds to further our mission to change the world’s relationship with alcohol. One Sunday at a time. Your donation can help us continue our highly successful behaviour change programs 🏃♀️
https://t.co/NzxXXYWc5i
The @HSMLife team is running in the @City2SurfSydney to raise funds to further our mission to change the world’s relationship with alcohol. One Sunday at a time. Your donation can help us continue our highly successful behaviour change programs 🏃♀️
https://t.co/NzxXXYWc5i
"Harm reduction is what happens when you take judgement and moralising out of the equation and just look after people." ~ @DrNicoleLee https://t.co/NjW47ULdAs
The traction drug checking is gaining in Australia reflects local and international evidence showing these services reduce harm for people who use illicit drugs, writes @DrNicoleLee (@CurtinUni). https://t.co/lzSZ1tMimb
New from me in @ConversationEDU . Victorian government announced a permanent drug checking service in time for the summer festival season. Here’s how it works and the evidence that shows it reduces harm. And doesn’t increase drug use-quite the opposite!
https://t.co/gLITtYQlyg
.@robertstirling talks about investment in treatment.. there has been a 5% increase in treatment funding but we know we need to double the investment to have enough treatment to meet demand #drugpolicy@DrugPolicy_DPMP
'A night out drinking should feel safe: a few simple steps to help reduce risk' - Opinion piece by @DrNicoleLee in @guardian...we've covered a few topics in the media recently - teen drinking, drink spiking, MUP, 'nangs', medicinal cannabis. Catch up at https://t.co/VtFjZrNixa.
@andriochty @HRCA_info@drcarlhart@pwidpride @monicabarratt @AddictionsPMC @JoeBoden66 @drorfh@hutton_dr@DrRoseC@JasonFerris22@DrNicoleLee we have a choice - either make drugs available in a responsibly regulated form, or leave them in the hands of organised crime groups where they become more risky. there's no third option where they magically disappear, whatever you might wish.
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I supported this call to action on alcohol to National Cabinet on behalf of @HSMLife and @the360edge because if we continue to ignore the role of alcohol in increasing the risk of violence against women and children we won’t make headway #DomesticViolence#alcohol
The House crossbench has written to the Prime Minister outlining immediate and longer term actions to address violence against women in Australia.
These proposals follow extensive consultation with experts from the sector.
Read the full letter below.
https://t.co/mq6wJa2qkk
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@DrNicoleLee
We must do more to tackle men’s violence against women and children - and that includes action on alcohol.
FARE joins leaders of community, health and Aboriginal orgs to ask for better regulating of alcohol in National Cabinet's urgent suite of measures.
https://t.co/6V93qv3XaY
When the government (and media) listens to a few squeaky wheels instead of the people in our community who need this health service, health professionals and the evidence, we are all worse off.
It’s disappointing that the Victorian Government has stepped away from its commitment to open a second injecting room in the CBD. A trial of this health service would prevent overdose deaths, reduce drug related harm & connect people with vital services. https://t.co/KmXd09jiqB
Very disappointing to see the government step away from its commitment to open a second injecting room in the CBD after the report from Ken Lay confirmed “broad support for an injecting room in the city.”
https://t.co/F9QTktbviI