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Bans on Synthetic Drugs

Please click here to view the Media Release by Commonwealth Minister, The Hon David Bradbury: 'National Ban for Synthetic Drugs'

Please click here to go to the NSW Fair Trading website to read their statement on the interim product safety bans on a range of synthetic drugs, including cannabinoids and bath salts under Section 109 of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

In addition, please click here to read the Media Release by Commonwealth Minister, The Hon Jason Clare: Government to ban the importation of ‘synthetic drugs’.

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NCPIC Bulletin 16: Role of general practitioners in provision of brief interventions for cannabis use-related difficulties

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance worldwide, and contributes to approximately per cent of the burden of disease and injury…

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Tune in: Meditation podcasts available online

A series of meditation podcasts have been designed by our Consortium partner, Orygen Youth Health, which teach relaxation techniques to improve mood and well-being. Click here for an introduction to…

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