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⚠️ DRUG ALERT ⚠️ – Counterfeit Alprazolam circulating in NSW
Know the risks Taking non-prescribed ‘alprazolam’ can cause serious harm. The risk of harm is higher if you:Take a counterfeit…
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Stories
Managing my drug use – Jack’s story
I’ve lived in Canberra my whole life, I am twenty seven and have been addicted to opioids since I was…
Stories
Anna’s story – The battle of my career, versus my dependence
I am the youngest of 7, a working-class family. I am a high school dropout. I was the tender age…
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⚠️ DRUG ALERT ⚠️ – Novel synthetic opioid being sold as ketamine
Protonitazene is a novel synthetic opioid Opioids are central nervous system depressants. They typically produce a range of effects including sedation,…
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⚠️ DRUG ALERT ⚠️ – High and variable dose MDMA tablets – Pink irregular shape
High dose MDMA tablets have been found in NSW, average dose 196mg Know the risks You…
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Media Release – Community sector welcomes government commitment to drug law reform
Joint media release by ACTCOSS, CAHMA and ATODA, Thursday 9 June 2022 The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS), the…
Safer Using
Safer Using – GHB
About GHB. GHB or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is a central nervous system depressant which usually comes in liquid form1. At room temperature,…
Stories
Injecting and Golden Staph – Ted’s story
This is my personal account with Golden Staph, written in hopes of informing others and providing advice on avoiding this…
Stories
Saving a life with Naloxone – Alex’s story
My name is Alex and I would like to share my story about my use of Naloxone throughout the years.
News
⚠️ DRUG ALERT ⚠️ – High potency Benzodiazepine tablets
Round, white, unmarked tablets – likely sold as ‘Mylan’ or ‘Xanax’ – are circulating in Victoria. They contain five novel…
News
Not so groovin’ – Pill testing cancellation leaves young people at risk
In a shock development, days before the Groovin The Moo festival was due to host the third…
Stories
John’s Story – The late lure of ice
My name is John, and I would like to talk about some of my drug using experiences and how I…
Stories
Robbo’s tips for vein care
My name is Rob. I’m 27 years old and lived in Canberra for my whole life. I started using drugs…
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CAHMA welcomes expanded access to naloxone across the country
CAHMA, as the originator and pioneer of community naloxone programs in Australia, applauds the Federal Department of Health decision to extend…