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.
I’m a church minister. Here’s why I think the ACT should lead on drug reform
8 June 2022 | Andrew Smith As a church minister I get asked about drugs more than you might expect. That’s because the Uniting Church Synod of...
MS STEPHEN-SMITH – Alcohol and other drug use – harm minimisation policy – Ministerial statement
00:42:09 – MS STEPHEN-SMITH – Alcohol and other drug use – harm minimisation policy – Ministerial statement00:50:38 – MS STEPHEN-SMITH/MADAM SPEAKER – continuing00:58:14 – MR DAVIS/Mr Assistant Speaker...
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre says ACT has nation’s highest rate of drug-induced deaths, as families call for change
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-04/act-highest-rate-of-drug-induced-deaths-in-australia-research/101125712 Drug harm minimisation strategies include improved access to supervised consumption centres, greater education of how to safely use drugs, improved access to treatment clinics,...