The UNODC World Drug Report for 2009 estimated that the number of people worldwide who used cannabis in 2007 was between 143 and 190 million persons, with the highest levels of use occurring in North America and Western Europe. The report also noted the recent decline in use among young people in…

Dr Nickie Newton , Dr Laura Vogl and Professor Maree Teesson 1National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)

Workplace substance use has been defined as any alcohol or other drug use within two hours of starting work, use during work, or during any work breaks. Substance use in the workplace may cause substantial costs to society and employers.2,3 Society costs include lowered income rates and higher…

In Australia, drug testing has been part and parcel of clinical management of patients on drug treatment programs since the late 1960s when methadone was introduced as a heroin substitute. Since then, the discipline has evolved into an industry encompassing public and private sector laboratories,…

Schools are often regarded as an ideal setting for communicating health messages to young people. Schools have a broad reach and are considered to be a credible source of health education messages. As such, drug education is primarily delivered as part of the health curriculum across all Australian…