New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found pill-testing services at Western Australian music festivals would not change people's intention to take ecstasy if they had not used the drug before, a common argument ...
Mar 8, 2021
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In a sign that designer drugs are becoming more prevalent in Australia, synthetic cathinones—commonly known as 'bath salts'—have been detected in the nation's wastewater in the largest study of its kind in the country.
Jun 15, 2020
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As the festive season gears up, new research from The Australian National University has found Australians don't know, and 'wildly underestimate' guidelines for responsible drinking.
Dec 23, 2019
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The Drug Trends program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney, has surveyed people who regularly use illicit drugs about drug checking (often referred to as pill testing) the contents of ...
Oct 16, 2019
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Can a $12 pill test prevent deaths from ecstasy? Our research, published today, finds pill testing provides no magic answer.
Jun 7, 2019
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Six months after a Chinese scientist was widely scorned for helping to make the world's first gene-edited babies, he remains out of public view, and new information suggests that others may be interested in pursuing the same ...
May 29, 2019
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Almost nine out of ten Australians take some form of medication, according to a recent poll. Much of that will be in tablet form, either prescribed or bought over the counter.
Mar 7, 2019
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With more suspected drug-related deaths at festivals this summer, the debate around testing these illegal drugs to check their purity and for contaminants has flared up once more. But from a user perspective, when should ...
Jan 24, 2019
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Evidence is growing that pill testing encourages young people to reconsider their drug use—and new forms of testing can provide even more benefits.
Jan 10, 2019
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Christmas and the holidays are a time to relax and celebrate with family and friends. But the festive season can also be a time of unwanted weight gain that won't budge once the holidays are over.
Dec 20, 2018
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