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A recent study involving gay and bisexual men who have sex with men engaging in #chemsex found self-censorship around sexual aspects of #methamphetamine use in counselling—and reliance on drugs for sex—were major barriers to reducing methamphetamine use. Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....

Decriminalization was gutted by panicked politicians. There was no increased public use. But there was increased moral panic. Today several drug user groups are in court. We’re asking judges to review that decision. Wish us luck.

Women 'stuck' in refuges as housing crisis fuels worst homelessness 'in living memory' Homelessness has risen to the "worst levels in living memory" in the first term of the Albanese government, advocacy groups warn, as the government grapples with advice that housing targets will not be met.

Homelessness has risen to the "worst levels in living memory" in the first term of the Albanese government, advocacy groups warn, as the government grapples with advice that housing targets will not be met.

Paul Dietze and his amazing technicolour HIV lab coat Professor Paul Dietze has a unique memento from IAS2025, a custom-designed lab coat reimagined through the lens of #HIV science, fashion, and activism.

Burnet’s Professor Paul Dietze has a unique memento from the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Rwanda – a custom-designed lab coat reimagined through the lens of HIV science, fashion, and activism. Find out more ... www.burnet.edu.au/news/paul-di...

Full research available Open Access - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

#PedTestAustralia, University of Queensland, @monashaddiction.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au #QuIVAA

Garth Mullins of "Crackdown" on Loss, Methadone and Drug-User Organizing Podcast host Mullins spoke with Filter about his new memoir, "Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs."

filtermag.org/garth-mullin...

"I feel like Crackdown’s editorial board are the leaders of Canada’s drug policy family."

So lucky to interview @garthmullins.bsky.social for my latest in @filtermag.bsky.social...check it out below or buy the book wherever you buy your books!

We're excited to let you know that scholarship applications for #APSAD25 have been extended to 11:59pm AEST, Monday 14 July 2025.

CATEGORIES: First Peoples Scholarships, Student and Early Career Researcher Scholarships, Frontline Worker Scholarships, Community Scholarships.

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#APSAD25 Late Breaker abstracts open for submissions.

Findings not ready by the first round deadline due to incomplete data? Have exciting new research? It's your last chance to be included in shaping this year's program.
Submission Deadline is 11:59pm AEST, Monday 28 July 2025

Oregon Legislature Passes Fentanyl Criminalization Bill SB 236, which creates a new statute for all fentanyl penalties including possession, was approved on June 24.

"Jail-diversion programs are often viewed as compassionate. But what they effectively do is impose mandatory abstinence on low-income drug users, and can ultimately lead to more jail time than they'd have gotten in the first place."

Would receiving genetic testing results about your cardiac risk change your drinking habits? Tell us!

Complete a short 5 minute survey and contribute to St Vincent's Health Network Sydney's research.

Redcap survey link: redcap.link/8gzgyxc8

When Politicians Play Doctor, People Die | The Tyee BC’s new rules on prescribed substitutes for toxic drugs open a dangerous door.

"We now suffer the moral distress of being medical experts in this field who are essentially forced to be handmaidens to a government policy that will cause more death. And not just death in the abstract — death of people we personally know and have cared for for years."

thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

Vancouver city council votes to allow safe inhalation sites Decision to amend city’s health bylaws expands access to harm-reduction measure

Offering inhalation booths in a facility attached to the H2H Clinic, not only saves lives, but engages clients with the health care system.

@andreawoo.bsky.social reports on the impact of Vancouver City Council's decision on the #H2HCentre inhalation rooms.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

🔓 Psychological Distress Trajectories in Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment

Emma L. Hatton, Peter J. Kelly, Laura Robinson, Alison Beck, Mei L. Lee, Robert Stirling, Lauren Mullaney, Michele Campbell, Briony Larance

@dpmp-unsw.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1111/dar....

Work or study with the Prevention Centre Opportunities for working or studying with leading researchers, policymakers and practitioners in chronic disease prevention.

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨
We’re looking for a Senior Research Coordinator (Research Fellow) to work with us.
This part-time role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to make a real impact in chronic disease prevention.
Learn more and apply now at preventioncentre.org.au/engage-with-... #ResearchFellow

New research with EMCR member Emma L. Hatton as first author, available Open Access

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Case study of how BigTobacco operates in low income nations to block legislation like tax increases which will reduce smoking www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

📢 We are calling for nominations for the 2025 APSAD Awards for Excellence in Science, Research & Practice

There are 8 award categories to choose from.

For more information & nomination forms head to ow.ly/s8bn50Wbn0r

🏆Don't delay, nominations close 11 August.

@apsad-emcr.bsky.social

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YouTube video by ShawTVEdmonton 1018 SHOW Yellowhead

11 years ago, my son Danny died. He was one of the early victims of the toxic drug crisis, one of over 50,000.
This video, showing Danny as a young chef, gives you a glimpse into what we have lost.
Keep fighting for #harmreduction. It would have saved him.
youtu.be/DeivXb4QDJs?...

Trump’s Funding Cuts Jeopardize Fentanyl Overdose Prevention and Recovery - Drug Policy Alliance Q&A: How do Trump's and Congress's proposed federal funding cuts threaten overdose treatment access and other health services?

Only 100 days into his presidency, the Trump admin & Congress are scaling back support for health services that prevent overdose & offer a path to recovery. With $1.5 trillion in cuts still on the table, we continue to fight for care. Learn more: drugpolicy.org/news/trumps-...

A message from Former President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, at the #HR25Bogotá Closing Ceremony. It is imperative to reform drug policies around the world - people, healthcare and communities first!

Elucidating the acute effects of medically prescribed oral and vaporised delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol on cognitive functions important for driving Introduction This program of research investigated the acute effects of orally ingested (Study 1) and vaporised (Study 2) cannabis containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on cognitive function...

🔓Elucidating the acute effects of medically prescribed oral and vaporised #THC on cognitive functions important for #driving

Kayla B. Stefanidis, Carla Schiemer, Taren Mieran, Andrew Hill, Mark S. Horswill, Mathew J. Summers

#cannabis

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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🚨Abstracts Extended🚨

Still working on your abstract for #APSAD25? Don't panic, submission deadline has been extended to 23:59 AEST 12 May.

Need help? Check the website for written abstract examples, plus don’t forget we have an Abstract Mentor Program.

www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract-sub...

Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained ‘When academics fear travelling or partnering with US institutions, the impacts ripple through the entire global knowledge ecosystem,’ one says

Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Crackdown Surviving and Resisting the Drug War speaker Garth Mullins Activist and Author. Sunday April 13...

My book drops Tuesday but get an early look TODAY! I'll be reading a chapter & talking far right politics & overdose. There's still room to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Pudgey spoke to us on the podcast about the state of his local drug supply and the inaccessibility of drug checking services for people who use drugs every day in Australia. https://aivl.org.au/resources/emerging-drugs-and-trends/ #harmreduction #pwud #humanrights

Perfectly behaved children, doing harm reduction.

The family that harm reductions together…

Imagine the absurdity if we refused to allow harm reduction...

Rochelle recalls first hearing about nitazenes in Western Sydney when 22 or 23 people overdosed in one or two housing complexes. https://aivl.org.au/resources/emerging-drugs-and-trends/ #harmreductionsaveslives #pwud #humanrights