illicit drugs
Australia’s major meth problem
Methamphetamine combined with prescription drugs poses potentially fatal risks including cardiac arrhythmia Methamphetamine-related deaths continue to rise across the country. The number of deaths in Australia doubled between 2009 and …
Water data highlights drug consumption
Methylamphetamine is Australia’s most-consumed illicit drug, new wastewater data show The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission has today released the second report of the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program, revealing that …
Could pharmacists dispense heroin in injecting rooms?
It’s time to put harm minimisation measures like prescription heroin back on the agenda, says one industry stakeholder Pharmacists could dispense heroin to illicit drug users under very limited circumstances …
Prescription painkillers kill more than heroin
The Guild has called again for real time monitoring after data show prescription painkiller overdose deaths have overtaken those from heroin The rate of accidental deaths due to opioids is …
First pharmacies start selling pot
Pharmacies in Uruguay have become the first in the world to start legally selling marijuana In 2013, Uruguay passed legislation that would eventually legalise the production, sale and consumption of …
Unique forum on addiction and harm minimisation
A harm minimisation forum is to take place at the upcoming Pharmacy Connect conference Pharmacy Connect will feature a session with a unique set of presenters on the issue of …
Illicit drugs: a snapshot
A new report by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission has revealed trends in the supply and demand of illicit drugs Minister for Justice Michael Keenan launched the report alongside ACIC …
Injecting room: ‘Richmond is crying out’
It’s time Victoria followed NSW in setting up a safe place for heroin addicts to inject drugs, health professionals say While pharmacist Angelo Pricolo is planning a forum looking at …
10 things to know about drug use in Australia
When it comes to drugs Aussies – especially teens – are healthier than ever, according to the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey The National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) …
World news wrapup: 11 May 2017
Catching robbers in Ohio, flood aftermath in New Zealand, addressing pharmacy violence in Northern Ireland, and new drug use approach in Ireland Middletown, Ohio: Police were able to track down …
Pharmacy ideal for selling recreational cannabis
Community pharmacy would be “ideally suited” to dispensing cannabis if the drug were legalised for recreational purposes, says the Sex Party leader Leader of the Australian Sex Party and Victorian …
World news wrapup: 20 April 2017
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Ludhiana, India: A pharmacist will face legal action after he left his pharmacy, and left his 15-year-old son in …