drugs

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Drug checking services could also provide an early warning system to flag any unusually dangerous substances in circulation.

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They tend backyards brimming with cactus varieties, consuming the produce. Prudence Gibson meets a hidden group of gardeners and ponders the allure – and – danger of psychoactive plants.

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While baked goods are likely to be safe, affected poppy seeds made into a tea can lead to seizures or cardiac arrests.

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International and Australian laws need to be updated to cope with the newest drug-trafficking technique threatening maritime security.

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People are more likely to turn to drugs in times of heightened stress and anxiety, says UNSW’s Dr George Dertadian.

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New research suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has meant people are using illicit drugs less. But decreased use can mean higher risk of overdoses.

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It's ineffective to use drug dogs at festivals and in public places because they're much more likely to catch small-time users than suppliers.

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Alison Ritter has moved the Drug Policy Modelling Program from Medicine to Arts & Social Sciences to have more impact on drug policy.

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Evidence is growing that pill testing encourages young people to reconsider their drug use — and new forms of testing can provide even more benefits.

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With so many different types out there, it's hard to know what sleep medications are safe to use. Here's a guide.

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