Cocaine in Australia - What Wastewater Tells Us
Cocaine is now the third most consumed illicit drug in Australia.
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DASA
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Medicinal cannabis and roadside drug testing in NSW
A bill to change NSW drug driving laws was presented to parliament.
DASA
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Cocaine is risky business.
Wastewater data tells us that cocaine usage in Australia is on the increase and is now our third most consumed illicit drug.
DASA
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Queensland follows ACT lead on pill testing.
Queensland government to allow pill testing services for the first time as part of its commitment to reduce risks.
DASA
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Aussies drinking more post-pandemic.
In the 12 months to March 2023, over two-thirds (67.6%) of Australians aged 18 years and over consumed alcohol in an average 4 week period.
DASA
- Jul 26
- 1 min
What drugs are consumed where?
National Wastewater Drug Monitoring program report tells us that drug consumption in Australia varies considerably by state.
DASA
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Wastewater – A window into drug consumption in Australia
Narcotic use in Australia continues to grow. Average consumption of methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, fentanyl and ketamine has increased.
DASA
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Psychedelic Prescriptions in Australia: Implications for Workplaces
Australian psychiatrists now have the authority to prescribe MDMA for PTSD and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression.
DASA
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Medicinal Cannabis and WA’s Mining Industry
The use of medicinal cannabis in Australia continues to rise. Workplaces are now having to manage workers using medicinal cannabis.
DASA
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines, a class of prescription medications, have played a significant role in managing anxiety and sleep disorders in Australia.
DASA
- May 31
- 2 min
Methamphetamine is our #1 illicit drug – by a long shot!
Methamphetamine remains Australia’s most commonly consumed illicit drug.
DASA
- May 25
- 2 min
Changes to Paracetamol Pack Sizes
Paracetamol overdosing is an issue, particularly among teenagers and young adults. According to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),
DASA
- May 10
- 2 min
Illicit drug consumption in Australia – Insights from Wastewater
The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program's most recent report, a longitudinal look at the data provides us with some key insights.
DASA
- Apr 28
- 2 min
What does the most recent wastewater data tell us about cannabis?
Based on data collected, the average consumption of cannabis in regional areas was much higher than in the capital cities.
DASA
- Mar 22
- 2 min
MDMA and “Magic Mushrooms” recognised as medicines by TGA
MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) and psilocybin (the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms”) recognised as medicines by the TGA
DASA
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Cough & cold products containing Pholcodine recalled due to safety concerns.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently cancelled the registration of 55 pholcodine-containing cough and cold products in...
DASA
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Canada revises their alcohol consumption guidelines. Will Australia follow suit?
In 2011 Australia and Canada had the same guidelines on alcohol consumption, both countries limiting alcohol to 10 standard drinks for...
Haines Media
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy: Not a problem, Until it is
Conducting drug or alcohol testing at the workplace is a business strategy to manage health and safety risks at work. The workplace and alco
DASA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
Do newcomers know about your drug and alcohol policy?
It seems that in the wake of COVID, as companies return to some kind of normal, staff are not always returning with them. In fact, job...
DASA
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
The Work Christmas Party
Employers have a legal responsibility to protect the health and safety of their employees when attending authorised work functions.
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