With the cost of living increasing, your bank balance can benefit when you cut down on drinking. Count your standard drinks, and count on your savings going up. 💰 Learn more here 👉 brnw.ch/21wJc4f
#alcoholawareness #sobercurious

Many of us have heard about #fentanyl , but how much do we know about it? Here we explain what it is, its effects and more. Find out the facts here brnw.ch/21wJ6Sz

We're deeply disappointed that there will be no medically supervised injecting room trial in Melbourne's CBD. Trialling the health service would prevent overdose deaths, reduce drug-related harm & connect people with vital health & social support services brnw.ch/21wJ4yc

A new report from Alcohol Change Australia has found there has been minimal or no change in alcohol use & harms across a range of indicators since the National Alcohol Strategy was introduced in 2019. The time for governments to act is now. Read the report: brnw.ch/21wJ4jA

When teens are exposed to alcohol, schoolwork and processing emotions can be more difficult. Keep their future bright - talk to them about no alcohol today. Learn more here 👉 brnw.ch/21wJ2v2

DRUG ALERT 19/4

Another very potent pressed MDMA pill is doing the rounds, with significantly more MDMA than one person would enjoy in one sitting. Just like the real Donald Trump, this pill is one to be wary of.

Remember to test your stuff, Visit CanTEST in the CBD.

We’re pleased to have updated AOD stats with several new datasets.

These updates wouldn’t be possible without the great work of our coders in the National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit – thanks to all of them!

Access the data here: aodstats.org.au

Don't miss this three-part SBS News 'The Too Hard Basket' podcast series on drugs in Australia, featuring Penington Institute CEO John Ryan, board member Scott Wilson and Manager of Research and Policy Dr Karen Gelb. penington.org.au/sbs-news-the-t… #Podcast #DrugPolicy

Many places overseas are legalising cannabis, including Canada, 21 states in the USA, Thailand, and Uruguay. But what does this mean, and what are the impacts so far? brnw.ch/21wJ05o

New report by AIHW shows stable cannabis use in Australia. Varied risk and demographics highlight need for targeted harm prevention. 👉brnw.ch/21wIXOs

It’s never too early to speak with a young person about alcohol. 💬

We know more and more young people are choosing not to drink, according to the National Drug Strategy Household Survey.

But when young people aged 18-24 do, they likely drink at high-risk levels. #YouthWeek

Counselling remained the most common alcohol and other drug treatment type in 2022–23. 🍷💊 Read more in the new report brnw.ch/21wISQL

For free and confidential advice, call the National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015

@alcoholdrugfdn @FAREaustralia

If you’re concerned about a loved one’s use of alcohol or other drugs, use Path2Help to find tailored support and resources early, before things get worse. 👉 brnw.ch/21wISS8

If you’re concerned about a loved one’s use of alcohol or other drugs, use Path2Help to find tailored support and resources early, before things get worse. 👉 brnw.ch/21wISMP #path2help

.Alcohol Change Australia latest report has found Australia has made little progress in reducing alcohol harms since the release of the National Alcohol Strategy in 2019.

It's time for governments to act to prioritise the community's wellbeing. Read the report: alcoholchangeaus.org.au

The AIHW has found that alcohol remains the most commonly sought drug for public alcohol and other drug treatment in Australia, with the number of people seeking treatment almost doubling in the last twenty years to 92,417 people in 2022-23. More info 👉 brnw.ch/21wIQMf

New data from the AIHW paints a troubling picture - the proportion of people seeking help for alcohol as their principal drug of concern has climbed to its highest point in a decade.

The most common drugs of concern that clients sought treatment for differed by age in 2022–23. 🍷💊 Read more in today's report brnw.ch/21wIQL0

For free and confidential advice, call the National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015

@alcoholdrugfdn @fareaustralia

Meth found in a counterfeit duromine diet pill, purchased online and brought for testing at CanTEST. #testitbeforeyoutakeit #cantest #pilltestingcanberra

Current use of e-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, among young females aged 18–24 has increased. 📈 See more brnw.ch/21wIOth

@alcoholdrugfdn @FAREaustralia #vaping #tobacco #ecigarettes #harmprevention