Safer Using
Safer Using – Cathinones
About Cathinones Cathinone is a stimulant drug found in the leaves of khat (Catha edulis) which are chewed in Africa…
Cahma Articles
Safer Using
Safer Using – Ketamine
About Ketamine Ketamine (also known as ket, K, special K, or horse tranquiliser) is a dissociative anaesthetic belonging to a…
Safer Using
Safer Using – 2F-NENDCK (CanKet)
About 2F-NENDCK or “CanKet” 2F-NENDCK (short for 2-fluoro-N–ethylnordeschloroketamine) is a novel dissociative drug that was detected at the CanTEST health…
Safer Using
Safer Using – Nitazenes
About Nitazenes Nitazenes, also known as benzimidazole opioids, are a class of synthetic opioids which vary widely in potency.1 Some…
Safer Using
Safer Using – Psilocybin
About Psilocybin Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug with similar effects to LSD, but with a shorter duration (4-6 hours).1 Psilocybin…
Safer Using
Safer Using – MDMA
About MDMA MDMA or 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine is a stimulant drug known for its ability to produce intense feelings of euphoria and…
Safer Using
Safer Using – DXM
About DXM DXM or dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter cough suppressant commonly sold at pharmacies. DXM acts as a dissociative drug…
News
Community notice – contaminated poppy seeds causing severe negative reactions
Several cases of severe toxicity after consuming poppy seed tea have recently presented to various hospitals in southeast Queensland, New…
News
Joint media release – Hep C Point-of-Care Testing to launch in Canberra
Hepatitis ACT and Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA) are pleased to launchPoint-of-Care Testing (POCT) program for hepatitis…
News
Media release – CAHMA celebrates ACT Drug Decriminalisation Bill 2022 passing into law
The Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA) has today welcomed the passing of the Drugs of Dependence Bill…
News
⚠️ 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…
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…
News
⚠️ 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,…
News
⚠️ 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…
News
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…
News
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…