Established drugs – such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine – continue to demand attention. Here’s what else the latest drug trends tell us.
- Senior Research Fellow, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW
Adulterated drugs and a shortage of pill testing services is making it hard for people who use drugs to stay safe. But they’re taking matters into their own hands.
In a sample of people who regularly use ecstasy and other illicit stimulants, 54% reported using pharmaceutical stimulants without a prescription in the previous six months.
Should teens drink alcohol? Ideally, no. But in the real world, here are some tips on how to minimise harm.
Adolescents who had more and more blackouts each year had a much higher risk of developing severe alcohol problems.
Our new research suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has meant people are using illicit drugs less. But decreased use can mean higher risk of overdoses.
Given the heightened risk of harm, governments should ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 18 years old.
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