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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Drug Report 2025 delivers a The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Drug Report 2025 delivers a sobering wake-up call for Australia’s drug prevention crisis. Meanwhile, whilst policymakers debate harm reduction strategies and law enforcement approaches, the nation is haemorrhaging lives and resources to […]

Opening Chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) present with complex symptoms, often involving both physical sensations and intense emotional suffering. Recent neuroscience advances, particularly a July 2025 study from the Salk Institute, have identified a key brain circuit that gives pain its emotional tone, transforming our understanding of pain and paving the

Teen vaping is on the rise. Around the world, 16.8% of young people have already tried e-cigarettes, often starting as early as 14 years old. The risks? Nicotine addiction, lung damage, harmful chemicals, and even mental health concerns. Schools are on the frontline to tackle this issue, and now, a new programme called ‘Our Futures

The AFL Illicit Drugs Policy finds itself at a crossroads that could define the integrity of Australian sport for generations to come. With Sport Integrity Australia’s chief executive David Sharpe warning that “all Australian sport has reached a crossroad in dealing with illicit drug use, player mental health and wellbeing and criminal infiltration of sport,”

Understanding Youth Vaping and Breathing Issues We all know smoking can damage your lungs. But could vaping harm your breathing too? To find out, researchers surveyed over 39,000 young people aged 16–19 across the US, Canada, and England in 2020–2021. The Study in a Nutshell Most respondents had never vaped (64%) or smoked (70%). 28%

Families play a crucial role in shaping healthy choices. To prevent addiction for family members, it’s vital to take proactive steps that encourage communication, trust, and support. Adolescence is often a vulnerable period, so acting early creates a strong foundation. Below are 12 effective strategies for family addiction prevention that emphasise fostering resilience and positive

#preventdontpromote #druguse #DemandReduction Social media challenges and drug misuse are becoming alarmingly intertwined. While platforms allow young people to connect and share experiences, they also amplify dangerous behaviours. When peer pressure combines with viral trends, impressionable individuals often face risks they don’t fully understand. Among the most troubling outcomes is the misuse of medicines, spurred

 This research, and arguably seminal, primer on the significance and effective overlap of prevention and addiction science reveals significant insights and resources in empowering demand reduction and primary prevention in community development. Recent evidence emphasises the crucial role of lived experience in prevention. An example again comes from the Well Communities’ approach, which utilises Behavioural