AOD Policy

(The ever-increasing benefits of Abstinence for ALL) Two groundbreaking studies from the Ministry of Justice have revealed that Drug-Free prison wings create significantly safer and more stable environments for both prisoners and staff. The research provides compelling evidence that Incentivised Substance Free Living wings work. Dramatic Reduction in Violence and Self-Harm A randomised controlled trial

EINDHOVEN DECLARATION “The Convention on the Rights of the Child has been under attack since 2008, where those seeking to legalise illicit drug use have sought to position drug users as victims, more vulnerable than children. They are seeking to undermine what is the most ratified (196 countries) of all UN Treaties and Conventions. This

In a courtroom in Oregon City, Ron Ross moves with purpose and compassion. He greets each person with a fist bump or a hug, hands out his cell phone number freely, and tells people facing their darkest moments: “I got you. I believe in you.” This courtroom behavior stands out from the norm. Ross brings

Abstract This commentary argues the need to prioritize regulation and abstinence-based prevention and recovery as critical services in efforts to maximize the reduction of substance-related harm and the promotion of mental health at a population-level. Treatment and harm reduction for those experiencing mental health and or substance use problems tends to be poorly integrated with

The numbers tell a story that policymakers refuse to hear. Across the globe, millions of children grow up in households that parental alcohol and drug use ravages. In Australia, 1 million children live with at least one adult battling addiction. Furthermore, the European Union counts 9 million children with parents who have alcohol problems. Similarly,

September 23, 2025 By WRD News Team Victoria’s latest overdose statistics paint a sobering picture that challenges the effectiveness of current harm reduction policies. The Coroners Court of Victoria’s damning report reveals 584 fatal overdoses in 2024—the highest toll in a decade—raising serious questions about whether Australia’s emphasis on drug harm minimisation strategies is delivering the

  A damning counter-policy response has exposed Australian cannabis legalisation proposals as a dangerous deception that would unleash devastating public health consequences. The comprehensive analysis of the Penington Cannabis Control Plan reveals how “health-first” rhetoric masks commercialisation that prioritises addiction-for-profit economics over genuine community wellbeing. The document warns that cannabis control Australia advocates ignore overwhelming