Pressure builds on young tradies
Apprentices in the construction industry are a high risk group for alcohol and other drug-related harm. They were also found to be at high risk of […]
Codeine addiction in the spotlight
Along with over-the-counter opioid medicines, the use of prescription-only drugs such as oxycodone, fentanyl and morphine is on the rise. From 1 February 2018, codeine-containing medicines […]
Bongs, booze and baby boomers
Western countries are sitting on a timebomb of health and social issues arising from drug and alcohol overuse among baby boomers – the generation that won’t […]
Ice funding a ‘game changer’, says drugs researcher
New Federal funding to tackle ice addiction could be a game changer in the battle against the destructive drug, according to drug addiction expert Professor Ann Roche.
SA drug and alcohol workers rally at methamphetamine forum
The South Australian Network of Drug and Alcohol Services Inc (SANDAS) and the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) will co-present a South Australian forum on methamphetamine use today.
Coming to grips with the realities of methamphetamine
Flinders’ National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction is hosting a national symposium to support workers in the methamphetamine care sector.
Flinders addiction researchers warn of ‘silver tsunami’ for aged care
An ageing population increasingly using alcohol, illicit drugs and prescription medicine means testing times lie ahead for alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia
Prescription pills and work, a dangerous mix?
Flinders University researchers are exploring the potential problems associated with prescribed opioid use in the South Australian workforce.
Kits address connection between alcohol and family violence
Two resource kits aim to improve the ability of alcohol and other drug workers to detect and respond to family and domestic violence.