Presentation by Sharon Tuffin , CEO Karralika Programs
We invite you to a Presentation by Sharon Tuffin, CEO of Karralika Programs on Thursday 23 March, 8pm at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, cnr Mouat…
Heroin deaths prompt renewed calls for Victorian safe injecting rooms
Heroin overdose deaths is what began Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform 21 years ago. It is most distressing that these deaths continue today...
Marion McConnell recognised for drug law reform push in Australia Day honours
Marion would like to thank all those who have sent congratulatory messages since she received this award. She is pleased that the most urgent issue...
The ABC’s ‘Ice Wars’ Is Exploiting Vulnerable People
Written by Tony Trimingham, and Gino Vumbaca After watching the ABC ‘Ice Wars’ last week they believe there is no option but to call for...
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New Drug Plan Needed
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Good move on suicide
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Ice – Failure of Drug Law Enforcement
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We Should ‘Just Say No’ to Australia’s Approach to Drugs
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AMA supports needle and syringe programs for prisons
“BBVs are a major health problem in our prisons, which is no surprise given that many people are in custody for drug-related offences in the...