Reflections – Jan Lee

...lives of those who experiment with them? I decided that it was simply best to tell my story and what I have learned from the experience. Neri grew up, always...

Address by Senator Gary Humphries

...hairspray or a tube of toothpaste than there is over an ecstasy tablet, and to the best of my knowledge no Australian has ever died misusing hairspray or toothpaste. That...

FFDLR Newsletter November 2021

...evaluation.   References International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) 2021, Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI), IDPC, London,  https://globaldrugpolicyindex.net/about/  United Nations Chief Executives Board (CEB) 2019, Second regular session of 2018, Manhasset,...

Letter to the Editor

...30 countries and is one of the best proven strategies for reducing drug-related harm. The evidence shows that it reduces the amount and variety of drugs consumed in a session....

Johann Hari appearing in Melbourne

DRUG POLICY AUSTRALIA presents on Thursday 20 September 6.30pm – 9.30pm Johann Hari, best-selling author of Chasing the Scream Depression and addiction are on the rise in Australia, fed by...

Bob McMullan’s (MP) speech at the 8th Annual Remembrance Ceremony

Monday 27th October, 2003 Audio: https://www.ffdlr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bob-McMullen-Talk.mp3   Transcript: Ladies and gentleman, family and friends and my Parliamentary colleagues both federal and local, and many friends from around Canberra and people...

‘Reflections’ by Ann Finlay

...him as best we could along with his high school where a flexible education program was developed for Paul. Paul’s alcohol use became more problematic, his safety and reputation were...

The war on drugs has failed

Taken from the online bmj: The war on drugs has failed: doctors should lead calls for drug policy reform Subtitle: Evidence and ethics should inform policies that promote health and...