Drug testing and opioid blockers could reduce overdose deaths

The incidence of drug abuse has been growing across the country, but the ability to manage addictions has not kept pace with the social toll.

A test of global leadership

As the global coronavirus pandemic stretches our leaders’ ability to take back control, we’ll find out whether they can make the necessary adjustments to help societies thrive rather than just survive over the months to come.

Australia’s police are not being militarised

Media articles and social justice campaigners suggest that police agencies are putting special forces onto the streets of Australia, but nothing could be further from the truth.

It’s time to tackle our opioid problem

The abuse of opioids, both legal and illegal, has been a problem in Australia for decades, but the rise of drugs such as fentanyl means they must be tackled with renewed urgency.

Policing on the front line of mental health emergencies

Police and mental health professionals must work together and ‘mind the gap’ when called to deal with people suffering mental health issues.

Australia needs a new strategy to deal with illicit drug use

Australia’s first responders are dealing with an ever-growing number of drug emergencies and the problem of addiction to prescribed opioids is also on the rise.