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Hero or Heroin: A History
Heroin is an opioid drug synthesised from morphine that has existed in current form since the late nineteenth century. Its name derives from the Greek word for ‘hero’ due to the ‘heroic effects’ [Continue reading Hero or Heroin: A History] -
Sniffer Dogs
In each state there are different laws about where and when police can use sniffer dogs to help them decide whether to conduct a search for drugs. Read on for more information and for some tips for what to do if approached by a sniffer dog. [Continue reading Sniffer Dogs] -
BTL Survey
We're running a survey to find out who our users are, what they want and how we can improve BTL. Even better, you'll get a chance to go in the draw to win 1 of 10 $75 JB Hi-Fi vouchers. [Continue reading BTL Survey] -
Avoid Being Stung by the Travel Bug
With drug prices in Australia higher than many overseas countries, some young Australians are tempted into dealing with drugs while travelling. However all Australians should be aware of the dire potential consequences. [Continue reading Avoid Being Stung by the Travel Bug] -
Working as an A&D worker
Working as an Alcohol and Drug worker over New Year at a festival has changed my opinions and views on what it means to attend festivals these days. [Continue reading Working as an A&D worker ] -
Poisonous drug or pharmaceutical benefit: Who decides?
Ever wondered why certain drugs are illegal and why others are not? Well, the process by which drugs are classified as illegal is a complex method that considers a range of relevant factors. [Continue reading Poisonous drug or pharmaceutical benefit: Who decides?] -
Do sportspeople influence how much you drink?
There’s a widespread belief in the community that elite sportspeople are role models, including when it comes to how much we drink. However, new research doesn't back this up. [Continue reading Do sportspeople influence how much you drink? ] -
Government SMS alcohol ed. campaign targets footy players
The Victorian Government has spent a whopping $180,000 on SMSs targeting young guys about the dangers of alcohol and looking after your mates. Would receiving one make any difference on how you behaved or how much you drank? Or is it all a waste of money? [Continue reading Government SMS alcohol ed. campaign targets footy players] -
Hallucinogens: a depression treatment?
Emerging research suggests that hallucinogens have the potential to treat depression and other mental health problems. [Continue reading Hallucinogens: a depression treatment?] -
Smart drugs = unfair advantage?
A study of nearly 2,000 undergrads at the University of Kentucky in the U.S. found that 34 percent said they had taken drugs like Ritalin without a prescription in order to get higher grades. [Continue reading Smart drugs = unfair advantage? ]
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