A new study has found that cocaine could be even more addictive than previously thought. In fact, using the drug one time could pave the way for addictive behaviours. In this post, we consider what this means for recreational cocaine users. Sharelines To see this demonstrated in someone who has only used once is alarming, […]
Former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Palmer wants to roll out drug consumption rooms throughout Australia’s capital cities in an effort to minimise casualties of the ice scourge. The centres have been shown to reduce fatalities and clean up neighborhoods, but some...
Six New Zealand Warriors players have been banned from playing football for recreationally using a mix of prescription drugs and energy drinks. It seems this is not an isolated incident. Here we take a look at why this combination seems to be trending among...
A bill has been passed in Australia that plants the seed for the cultivation and use of medical marijuana legally. Here we look at some pros and cons, who could benefit, and some of marijuana’s health effects. The somewhat contentious Narcotic Drug Amendment Bill 2016...
With ‘ice’ use in Australia reaching epidemic proportions – half of it being produced domestically and the other half allegedly imported by Chinese multinational crime syndicates – it is worth taking a closer look into some of the dynamics of this phenomenon. With ice...
Ecstasy-related deaths are a growing problem at Australian music festivals. They can be attributed to attendees’ nonchalance towards the dangers of this drug, plus the fact that the pills they purchase are not quite what they expect. From a call for increased...
Kronic, Flakka, Gravel, Vanilla Sky, Spice — the synthetic drug trend is taking hold in Australia, with terrifying consequences. Learn about these dangerous chemical compounds and how you can get help with drug addiction. A teenager died and two men were left...
A recent study finds brain cell death is one of many frightening consequences of cocaine use. Learn about the risks of cocaine addiction and how you can stop. A recently conducted study has found that cocaine causes brain cells to literally eat themselves — adding...
Rapper 360 releases video for new song “I’m Sorry” about his codeine addiction. Learn about the dangers of codeine addiction and how you can get help. Melbourne rapper 360 has just released a new song chronicling his battles with codeine addiction. “I’m Sorry” was...
While the country’s headlines have focused on Australia’s meth addiction, heroin addiction has been rising quickly in the shadows. While still in the midst of an ice epidemic, Australia may be facing another equally damaging drug problem as heroin addiction seems to...
See why Stoner Sloth, the star of Australia’s anti-marijuana ads, has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Most ad campaigns dream of going viral, however for the New South Wales “stoner sloth” anti-marijuana campaign, the type of attention the ads garnered was...