Drug and Alcohol
Extreme heat might make MDMA riskier
February 15, 2024
Hot weather might intensify the risks of drug use, say researchers. Summer and music festivals go hand in hand, and we know that the use of recreational drugs at live music festivals is common. Researchers from the University of Sydney and UNSW have warned that while drug use is dangerous no matter the circumstances, extremely…
17 days ago
Drug and Alcohol
Treatment delay saddens nurses
January 31, 2018
Closures hit drug and alcohol patients at St Vincent’s. Bed closures at St Vincent’s Hospital…
Drug and Alcohol
Debunking myths around medicinal cannabis
September 8, 2017
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) is today hosting an education forum for mental…
Drug and Alcohol
The therapeutic benefits of marijuana
May 1, 2017
There is now ample scientific evidence supporting the medical effectiveness of cannabis, but outdated community…
Drug and Alcohol
Medicinal cannabis ‘helpful’ in managing ep...
May 1, 2017
Without more investment in medical marijuana research, cannabis and cannabinoid products are likely to remain…