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In this episode of the Clearing the Haze podcast, host Chuck Marting interviews Dean Klassy, a nominee for the executive board of the National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). Dean, who has been a prominent figure in the drug and alcohol testing industry for over 35 years, shares his journey from starting a business in 1989 to becoming a leader and educator in the field. He discusses the importance of education, the challenges surrounding federal and state regulations, and his vision for the future of NDASA. Dean emphasizes the need for collaboration, continuous learning, and advocacy to enhance the industry's standards and practices.00:00 Welcome to Clearing the Haze Podcast00:37 Dean Klassy's Introduction and Career Beginnings02:13 Building a Family Business in Drug Testing04:35 Leadership and Industry Contributions06:59 Retirement and Continued Involvement15:20 Challenges and Future of Drug Testing22:56 Advocacy and Policy Influence28:17 Embracing New Ideas in the Industry29:29 The Role of Technology and Open-Mindedness30:36 Leveraging LinkedIn for Industry Education31:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Technology Adoption32:14 Teamwork and Leadership in NDASA33:13 Qualities of Effective Leadership37:14 Encouraging Committee Participation50:47 The Importance of Voting and Representation51:39 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements
Navigating the Future of Drug Screening with Nick Hartman In this episode of the Clearing the Haze podcast, host Chuck Marting interviews Nick Hartman, a candidate for the Board of Directors of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). Nick discusses his background as the co-founder and managing partner of the Drug Screening Compliance Institute (DSCI), his extensive experience in the drug screening industry, and his vision for the future of NDASA. They delve into topics such as the complexities of state drug testing laws, the evolution of testing technologies, and the importance of advocacy and policy-making in the industry. Nick also shares insights into his leadership style, the significance of mentorship, and the challenges facing the drug and alcohol screening industry today. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:02 Nick Hartman's Background and Experience 02:42 Entering the Drug Screening Industry 05:18 Challenges and Priorities in Drug Screening 14:20 Advocacy and Policy Influence19:05 Leadership and Teamwork 22:33 Mentorship and Industry Involvement 26:49 Engagement and Industry Collaboration 31:45 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendations 36:40 Conclusion and Future Plans
The World Health Organization says smoking is the leading cause of global preventable death, killing up to 8 million people prematurely every year—far more than die in wars and conflicts. Yet the emotions evoked by national and international anti-smoking campaigns and the impact of those emotions has never been fully studied until now. HKS Professor Jennifer Lerner, a decision scientist who studies emotion, and Vaughan Rees, the director for the Center for Global Tobacco Control at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health, say their research involving actual smokers in the lab shows that sadness—the emotion most often evoked in anti-smoking ads—can actually induce people to smoke more. Lerner and Rees' research also found that evoking gratitude, an emotion that appears to function in nearly the exact opposite manner to sadness, made people want to smoke less and made them more likely to join a smoking-cessation program. Lerner and Rees join host Ralph Ranalli on the latest episode of the HKS PolicyCast to discuss their research and to offer research-backed policy recommendations—including closer collaboration between researchers who study emotion science, which is also known as affective science, and agencies like the Centers for Disease Control.Policy Recommendations:Jennifer Lerner's Policy Recommendations:Foster active communication and collaboration between researchers and public health agencies (e.g., CDC, FDA) to co-create health communications that integrate the latest insights from affective science.Increase awareness among lawmakers and public health policymakers that affective science has progressed beyond intuition to research-validated models that can be predictive and beneficial for behavior change.Vaughan Rees' Policy Recommendations:Expand research into integrating emotion-based strategies, such as gratitude exercises, into school-based prevention programs for adolescents to reduce the risk of tobacco and other substance use, as well as risky sexual behaviors.Introduce research-backed, emotion-based components in cessation counseling and support systems, helping individuals better manage high-risk situations and maintain abstinence after quitting.Dr. Jennifer Lerner is the Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy, Management and Decision Science at the Harvard Kennedy School.She is the first psychologist in the history of the Harvard Kennedy School to receive tenure. Lerner, who also holds appointments in Harvard's Department of Psychology and Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences, conducts research that draws insights from psychology, economics, and neuroscience and aims to improve decision making in high-stakes contexts. Together with colleagues, Lerner developed a theoretical framework that successfully predicts the effects of specific emotions on specific judgment and choice outcomes. Among other honors, Lerner received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers in early stages of their careers. Lerner earned her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California–Berkeley and was awarded a National Institutes of Health postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. She joined the Harvard faculty and received tenure in 2007, and from 2018-2019 she took a temporary leave from Harvard to serve as the Chief Decision Scientist for the United States Navy.Vaughan Rees is Director of the Center for Global Tobacco Control at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The center's mission is to reduce the global burden of tobacco-related death and disease through training, research, and the translation of science into public health policies and programs. Rees also directs the Tobacco Research Laboratory at the Harvard Chan School, where the design and potential for dependence of tobacco products are assessed. Studies examine the impact of dependence potential on product use and individual risk, to inform policy and other interventions to control tobacco harms. Rees also leads an NIH funded study which seeks to reduce secondhand smoke exposure among children from low income and racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds. His academic background is in health psychology (substance use and dependence), and he trained at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and did postdoctoral training through the National Institute on Drug Abuse in the United States.Note: Lerner and Rees collaborated on this research with former HKS doctoral student Charlie Dorison, who is now an assistant professor at Georgetown University, and former HKS doctoral student Ke Wang, who is now a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Virginia. Both were co-authors on the research paper on sadness and the research paper on gratitude, which were both published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an AB in Political Science from UCLA and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King, Lydia Rosenberg, Delane Meadows and the OCPA Design Team. Social media promotion and support is provided by Natalie Montaner and the OCPA Digital Team. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O'Neill of the OCPA Editorial Team. Administrative support is provided by Lilly Wainaina.
Our guests today included Talia Brodhead, Community Engagement Manager with MN Prevention and Recovery Alliance and Program Coordinator with the BLADE Coalition, along with Craig Katzenberger, Operation Lt. with the Crow Wing County Sherrif's Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Professor Don Weatherburn from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre speaks to John as lead author on research which found as gambling profits grew across NSW, crime increased with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From being ‘canceled', to alcoholism and post-natal depression, Yumi Stynes knows how to get vulnerable in the Vulnerabilitea House. Starting as a magnetic, music presenter on Channel V, Yumi's career spans more than 20 years on our screens, on the radio, or in the very successful books she's written. However as she shares with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, there were times when the phone simply didn't ring and her career felt like it was at a stand-still. In this episode, Yumi shares stories from her childhood, from feelings of isolation; to being the victim of racism in 1980s Swan Hill; we discuss the loss of her father and how that experience shaped her perspective on life; to what it was actually like being 'cancelled' and the role friendship played in her lowest moments; above all, Yumi tells us of her struggles with alcohol, and how her decision to quit transformed her life. So buckle up for a big one! We know you'll love this chat as much as we did!
Last week, the DEA presented its annual National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA). In this Episode, I discuss some of the more significant observations in the NDTA. Specifically, I look at the NDTA's description of the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels, including their leadership structures, drug trafficking patterns, international presences, and other illegal activities. I also present the NDTA's findings on the illegal drug threats in the United States, identified by seizures and overdose deaths.
In episode 98 of "Clearing The Haze," we're excited to welcome Glenn Dobson, a nominee for the Board of Directors for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). Glenn's unique perspective, stemming from his base in New Zealand and international committee role with NDASA, promises to enrich the association's initiatives. With a career spanning law enforcement, the coroner's office of New Zealand, and now CEO of the Drug Detection Agency, Glenn brings a wealth of experience and a comprehensive understanding of drug trends and countermeasures globally. In this episode, Glenn shares his vision for a more connected and informed community fighting against the negative effects of drugs worldwide. Join us as we explore Glenn's unique contributions to the field, from his hands-on experience in law enforcement to his executive insights in drug detection. This conversation illuminates the broader context of drug and alcohol screening's impact on society, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of drug policy, safety, and community welfare.
On today's episode of Clearing the Haze Podcast, We're excited to host John Burgos, a distinguished nominee for the Board of Directors of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). With over eight years of dedicated service and a diverse background managing chain restaurants in New York and pioneering risk management training, John brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the table. What sets John apart is his passion for enhancing safety and compliance in the workplace through innovative screening practices. As a founding member of NDASA and a holder of the prestigious Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator (CSAPA) credential, John has been at the forefront of shaping industry standards and practices. Join us as we uncover the drive behind John's commitment to making a difference in the industry and learn more about the pivotal role he envisions for NDASA in advancing safety, compliance, and best practices across the board.
On today's episode of Clearing the Haze, we're joined by Bill Current, NDASA Board of Directors Nominee, to discuss the future of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). Bill's journey from sports journalist to drug and alcohol screening influencer is a testament to the impact we can make when driven by passion and purpose.With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Bill's candidacy for the NDASA Board of Trustees is a promising opportunity for growth and impact. Join us as we explore his motivations for joining the board, his perspective on current industry challenges, and his strategic vision for navigating the future.From legislative hurdles to new technologies and methodologies in drug screening, Bill's insights will offer valuable perspectives on the path forward for NDASA and the broader industry. Tune in to Clearing the Haze to gain valuable insights from a dedicated industry leader. Listen to the YouTube and Spotify Podcast episodes using the links below.
Welcome to Unbreakable! A Mental Wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today's episode, Dr. James Polo, the Chief Medical Officer at Carelon Behavioral Health joins Jay for an extremely important discussion about substance use disorders. It's a timely conversation, since this week is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week… Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here!https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Unbreakable! A Mental Wealth podcast hosted by Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer. On today's episode, Dr. James Polo, the Chief Medical Officer at Carelon Behavioral Health joins Jay for an extremely important discussion about substance use disorders. It's a timely conversation, since this week is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week… Follow, rate & review Unbreakable with Jay Glazer here!https://link.chtbl.com/unbreakablewithjayglazer #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week which is meant to bring awareness about addiction and share resources to address substance abuse. But instead of focusing on why people drink, we decided to focus on why people CARE SO MUCH about people who DON'T drink. Our morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, peeled back the curtain on the core of the problem and how to get honest with ourselves about drinking. We also got several listener calls on this topic and echoing the need to hold the line if you don't want to drink. Image Credit: Getty Images
Welcome to Clearing The Haze, the podcast that illuminates the pressing issues within the drug and alcohol screening industry, hosted by Chuck Marting. Here, we engage with leaders and innovators to spark conversations that matter, aiming to provide our audience with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate this complex field. "In today's episode, we're thrilled to have David Bell, a key figure in the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) and a vocal advocate for ethical practices and collaboration in our industry. David brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of both the challenges and opportunities we face. Our conversation today centers around the upcoming NDASA Board of Directors elections, a pivotal event that promises to shape the future of our industry. David shares his personal and professional journey, shedding light on the critical issues of ethical decision-making, transparency, and the power of selfless service in fostering a collaborative environment.
Welcome back to Clearing the Haze, the podcast where we dive deep into the issues surrounding workplace drug testing and substance abuse prevention. I'm your host Chuck Marting, and in today's episode, we'll be discussing NDASA Advocacy Day in Washington D.C., planned for March 4-5 2024 where over 40 members of the National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) will gather to advocate for the rights of employers to maintain drug and alcohol testing policies in the workplace, ensuring safety and productivity. Episode Highlights: Introduction to NDASA Advocacy Day: Chairman Jim Greer provides an overview of NDASA Advocacy Day and its significance in promoting safe and productive workplaces. Discussion on the key objectives and priorities of NDASA members during their advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. Importance of Workplace Drug Testing: It is highlighting the crucial role of drug and alcohol testing in ensuring workplace safety. Examining the impact of substance abuse on productivity, absenteeism, and workplace accidents. Legislative Challenges and Advocacy Efforts: Exploration of the legislative landscape surrounding workplace drug testing. Overview of the challenges faced by employers in maintaining drug testing programs. Insight into NDASA's advocacy strategies and engagement with policymakers to address these challenges. NDASA's Advocacy Initiatives: Spotlight on NDASA's initiatives aimed at promoting responsible drug testing policies. Discussion on the resources and support provided by NDASA to its members in navigating regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements. Success Stories and Impact: Sharing success stories and examples of how effective drug testing programs have contributed to creating safer work environments. Reflecting on the positive impact of NDASA's advocacy efforts on the business community and public safety. Looking Ahead: Chairman Jim Greer discusses the future outlook for workplace drug testing and NDASA's continued advocacy efforts. Exploration of emerging trends and developments in substance abuse prevention and workplace safety. As we wrap up today's episode, we thank Chairman Jim Greer and the NDASA members for their dedication to promoting safe and drug-free workplaces. Join us next time as we continue to explore important topics surrounding substance abuse prevention on Clearing the Haze. Chairman Jim Greer suggested reading; The General vs. The President- MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385540574?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_X89V7W1MPZ3GSD26SWEP
In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Tayla Degan about health literacy and how important it is to consider both as a clinican and as a consumer of health services. Dr Tayla Degan is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), University of New South Wales, Australia. She is also a registered Clinical Psychologist working in private practice at Beachside Physiotherapy and Psychology, Cronulla NSW. She has research expertise and interest in populations of people living with mental health and substance use disorders. Her PhD research focused on the health literacy of people accessing specialist mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Tayla has experience working across multiple research trials and projects, including the evaluation of treatment services, implementation of a telephone-based continuing care intervention for people discharged from residential treatment services, and is currently involved in a Phase-3 randomised controlled trial examining mirtazapine as a pharmacotherapy treatment option for methamphetamine dependence. Tayla also has a strong interest in online interventions for substance use disorders, health literacy interventions, and using co-design. Tayla has a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of psychologists and has lectured across multiple Australian universities. Finally, Tayla runs her own business (Our Mind Space Psychology), alongside colleague and Clinical Psychologist Kendall Allsop, running group therapy programs for adults with ADHD. Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/tayla-deganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ketamine use is growing among young Australian party and festival goers as a cut-price alternative to drugs like cocaine and ecstacy. National wastewater monitoring has found consumption of ketamine rose to a record high last year, but it comes with serious risks. In this episode of The Briefing, we're joined by Dr Monica Barratt, a social scientist at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales to find out what the risks are, and how to cope with the drug's side effects. Headlines: US to redesignate Houthis as terrorists King Charles to undergo prostate treatment Atlassian shows WFH policy has not hit productivity Djokovic slams crowd during tough Aus Open match Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back in October the world was saddened to learn that Friends star Matthew Perry had died. And earlier this week, a toxicology report was made public showing that the actor had Ketamine in his system when he died in his hot tub in LA. In this episode of The Quicky, we ask an expert what is ketamine, and why would a known drug addict be treated with a potentially addictive drug? Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Dr Julaine Allan - Associate Professor of Mental Health and Addictions at the Rural Health Research Institute of Charles Sturt University and Senior Visiting Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, at the University of New South Wales. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drug shortages are set to only get worse through Christmas, with a number of critical medications remaining in strict supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain why it’s important for people to have education about opioid overdose prevention. Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care St. Charles will also offer a drive-up location where community members can safely dispose of unused medications […]
Wayne Hall is Emeritus Professor at the National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research at the University of Queensland. He was a Visiting Professor at the National Addiction Centre, Kings College London (2009-2019), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2010-2021); and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW (since 2001). Wayne has advised the World Health Organization on: the health effects of cannabis use; the effectiveness of drug substitution treatment; the scientific quality of the Swiss heroin trials; the contribution of illicit drug use to the global burden of disease; and the ethical implications of genetic and neuroscience research on addiction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-blank/support
In this special episode of our Life In The Urban City podcast, we may be a month late for National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month. Still, our commitment to celebrating the resilience of those on their path to recovery is unwavering. Join us as we extend the celebration, shining a spotlight on the remarkable personal journey of an individual who has battled addiction. Relapse is a harsh reality for many on the road to recovery, but it's important to remember that it's not the end of the journey. Join us as we engage in raw and unfiltered conversation with Tod Coburn, who has faced relapse and emerged stronger than ever. His story serves as a testament to the resilience and determination that recovery demands. Mr. Tod shared his experiences with vulnerability, addressing the factors that triggered their relapse and the invaluable lessons they've learned through this process. Please tune in to this powerful episode as we explore overcoming relapse, rebuilding, and recommitting to recovery. It's an episode filled with stories of courage, resilience, and the unwavering strength of the human spirit.
Here are the things to expect in the episode:What apps or tools can you use to make sharing podcast snippets easier?How can sharing podcast snippets help to promote a particular podcast or episode?What are some benefits of sharing podcast snippets with others?How can taking action and executing your ideas ultimately lead to personal or professional fulfillment and satisfaction?And much more! About Stuart:Stuart Goffman is a serial entrepreneur, and he is the Co-Founder and CEO of Picked Cherries, and the Creator and Executive Producer of the tv series ADDICTION UNPLUGGED on A&E.He is an avid podcast listener and a big fan of podcasters and thought of the idea of PICKED CHERRIES during the pandemic so we all can share podcasts like never before! Connect with Stuart Goffman!Websites: https://www.pickedcherries.com/ | https://www.addictionunplugged.com/National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Connect with Kamie Lehmann!Website: https://www.kamielehmann.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kamie.lehmann.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesinvinciblepodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamie-lehmann-04683473National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Get your Podcast on IMDB: https://imdb.failureguy.com/submitpodcastkamieLearn more about how to minimize the emotional side effects of cancer: https://adventurefound.org/
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The Henrico County Police Division will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 22. Citizens can bring any unneeded medications for safe disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the Henrico Public Safety Building located at 7721 East Parham Road; the Henrico Fairfield Library, located at 1401 North Laburnum Avenue; or Wegmans, located at 12200 Wegmans Boulevard. Anyone struggling with substance abuse should contact Henrico Mental Health and Development Emergency Services 24/7 at (804) 727-8484.Article LinkSupport the show
Fentanyl is described as one of the deadliest opioids in the world, and on Friday we found out that's what killed Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio. With Fentanyl now an epidemic in the US, there are fears the drug may make its way down to our shores with border police already intercepting a major shipment, the equivalent of more than 5 million fatal doses. In this episode of The Quicky we find out what makes it so deadly, and why Fentanyl is being touted as worse than heroin as overdose deaths climb. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Kate Ferry - Assistant Commissioner of The Australian Federal Police Julaine Allan - Associate Professor of Mental Health and Addictions at the Rural Health Research Institute of Charles Sturt University and Senior Visiting Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, at the University of New South Wales. Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with inspiring journalist and author, Jenny Valentish about writing, addictive behaviours and pushing yourself to your limits. Starting her Journalism career in London, her career in Australia began when she edited national music magazine Jmag (for the radio station Triple J) before taking the helm of Time Out Melbourne, sister mag to Time Out London. Now a freelance writer for publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Guardian, the ABC, The Saturday Paper and The Monthly, Jenny also teaches courses on memoir writing. Jenny is the author of Walkley-nominated research-memoir,Woman of Substances, which investigates the female experience of drugs and alcohol. It was published in the UK and US by Head of Zeus in 2018. Woman of Substances is considered to be a valuable resource by drug and alcohol professionals. After its publication Jenny was appointed as a board director of SMART Recovery Australia, a consultant for the University of NSW's National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), and an ambassador for BrainPark, a project of Monash University's Brain and Mental Health Laboratory.Her fourth book, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else: Why Some of Us Push Our Bodies to Extremes, was published in 2021. It's become a global hit with podcasts devoted to endurance and sport, and the audiobook version has excerpts from my interviews with the people profiled in each chapter.If that's not impressive enough, Jenny has also been an amateur Muay Thai fighter and has now started body building! You can follow Jenny Valentish, read her articles buy her books here:http://www.jennyvalentish.com/https://www.instagram.com/jennyvalentish_publichttps://www.facebook.com/jennyvalentishauthorandjournalist
For the first time, a physician—Dr. Rahul Gupta—is directing the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy. Dr. Gupta talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about the national strategy to address addiction and overdose, emphasizing treatment and harm reduction, not criminalization.
Welcome to this special episode of the Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast: We are proud to announce the 14th annual anniversary observance of NATIONAL DRUG-FREE WORK WEEK, OCTOBER 17 - 23, 2022. This yearly public awareness campaign highlights the importance of a drug-free workplace and encourages workers with alcohol and drug problems to seek help.Episode Links:https://www.ndwa.org/resources/national-drug-free-work-week/ https://www.ndwa.org/featured/make-your-drug-free-workplace-recovery-friendly/https://www.ndwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stigma-in-the-Workplace-One-Pager.pdfhttps://www.ndwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Recovery-and-the-Workplace-One-Pager-101422.pdf https://www.ndwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DFAF_Implications-for-Workplace-One-Pager.pdf Drug Free America Foundation Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter
The current government approach to drug control is mainly focused on harm reduction. While these efforts are commendable, they often fall short because of the large number of agencies involved. How should the current National Drug Control Policy switch strategies to boost its effectiveness in preventing fentanyl-related deaths? In this Episode, Michael and Jen talk about: The Current Administration's National Drug Control Policy Michael's Experience as a DEA Subject Matter Expert for the US Council on Transnational Organized Crime Whether the strategy be effective when there are so many groups involved Why the strategy must prioritize disrupting the supply chain To make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.
A nationally recognized expert discusses America's 3,800 drug and treatment courts, which are transforming the way the justice system addresses people with substance abuse and addiction issues. Read the transcript.This podcast episode was produced by and discusses the work of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
This Drug Court Month we had the honor of having Judge Stoner of Oklahoma County Drug Court on with us to detail the how his court operates and all the fiscal and societal benefits of drug court. National Drug Court Month is a celebration of the lives restored by drug court, and it sends the powerful message that these programs must be expanded to reach more people in need. More than 30 years ago, the first drug court opened its doors with a simple premise: Rather than continue to allow individuals with long histories of addiction and crime to cycle through the justice system at great expense to the public, use the leverage of the court to keep them engaged in treatment long enough to be successful. Today, drug courts and other treatment courts have proven that a combination of accountability and compassion saves lives while also saving valuable resources and reducing exorbitant criminal justice costs.
Join Health Affairs Insider.Listen to Health Affairs' Leslie Erdelack and Rob Lott go over the big health policy headlines from this week, including details on childhood vaccinations, Title 42 and the intersection of public health and border policies, and federal drug control strategies.Related Links: Borders, Immigrants & Health Theme Issue (Health Affairs) Health Care Gaps For Migrants & Asylum Seekers On The Mexico Border During COVID-19 (A Health Podyssey) Vaccination Coverage with Selected Vaccines and Exemption Rates Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2020-21 School Year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Fact Sheet: 2022 National Drug Control Strategy That Outlines Comprehensive Path Forward To Address Addiction and the Overdose Epidemic (White House) Key Facts About Title 42, The Pandemic Policy That Has Reshaped Immigration Enforcement At US-Mexico Border (Pew Research Center) Subscribe: RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castro | Stitcher | Deezer | Overcast
Substance abuse and mental health issues plague the chronic illness community. Mykee Dilks-Byrne was diagnosed with MS after she gained her sobriety over alcohol. She told me it is a daily struggle to maintain, but focusing on compassion and gratitude does help. Listen as she shares her story of addiction, mental illness, recovery, and MS diagnosis. If you struggle with substance abuse, please call the National Drug and Alchohol Treatment Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). BTW, recorded this while I was ill so you will hear it in my voice and I think I had a bit of brain fog. Thank you for your grace. Facebook: MJsProgressnotPerfection Instagram: @mjsprogressnotperfection www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
Substance abuse and mental health issues plague the chronic illness community. Mykee Dilks-Byrne was diagnosed with MS after she gained her sobriety over alcohol. She told me it is a daily struggle to maintain, but focusing on compassion and gratitude does help. Listen as she shares her story of addiction, mental illness, recovery, and MS diagnosis. If you struggle with substance abuse, please call the National Drug and Alchohol Treatment Hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). BTW, recorded this while I was ill so you will hear it in my voice and I think I had a bit of brain fog. Thank you for your grace. Facebook: MJsProgressnotPerfection Instagram: @mjsprogressnotperfection www.thrivingoversurvivingpodcast.com Instagram: @thrivingoversurvivingpodcast
Clint speaks with COSSAP Project Manager, Vanessa Phillips, about National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, drug and alcohol addiction, factors that increase the risk for addiction, how drugs and alcohol affect the brain, treatments for addiction, and resources to seek help. Host: Clint Kubow Guest: Vanessa Phillips, COSSAP Project Manager
Did you know that the average age kids experiment with alcohol and drugs is 13? THIRTEEN. Or that 50% of all suicides, and over 50% of all violent crimes, involve alcohol and/or drugs? I could give you more data, but that doesn't tell us WHY people turn to alcohol and drugs. There are several categories people who use fall into, and this information is more useful than the facts provided above. On todays episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss these different categories as well as why they matter. I discuss the conversations you can have with friends, loved ones, and YOURSELF. Tune in to listen now!
Welcome back guys! This week we talk about my take on the War on Drugs! I discuss if I think Mary Jane should be legal, is it a good thing, and some of the laws of how we got here. We also talk about how celebrities get empathy, but the average person struggling with drugs do not! Tools to use after the episode: National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotline number: 1-800-662-HELP(4357) Businesses of the week: Cave Cartel: For all things events, graphics, clothing, etc... IG/Twitter: @Cavecartel Cents Candles: For all your natural soy wax candle needs! IG:@centscandleco References used in the episode: https://drugpolicy.org/issues/brief-history-drug-war https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/4/25/18282870/joe-biden-criminal-justice-war-on-drugs-mass-incarceration --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mickey480/message
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, wanted over alleged connections with drug trafficking.NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja on Monday.Before his suspension over links with convicted fraudster Ramon Abbas, commonly known as Hushpuppi, Kyari was the Commander of Intelligence Response Team (IRT) at the Force Intelligence Bureau of the Nigerian Police Force.According to the NDLEA, he is wanted over his involvement in a 25 kilograms Cocaine deal.The Agency said it declared Mr Kyari wanted after all efforts to get him respond to formal invitations failed.
Vol 215, Issue 9: 1 November 2021. Professor Shane Darke is from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at UNSW Sydney. He discusses trends in barbiturate use over the past two decades. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. WARNING: This podcast contains discussions of self-harm and suicide. If this raises issues for you, please reach out for help -- DRS4DRS: 1300 374 377; Lifeline 13 11 14; beyondblue: 1300 22 4636; Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467. Professor Darke's research can be found at https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2021/216/2/barbiturate-related-hospitalisations-drug-treatment-episodes-and-deaths ...
In this episode of Psych Matters, Associate Professor Mat Coleman and his guests discuss Smoking Cessation & E-Cigarettes.Joining in the discussion are Professor Hayden McRobbie and Dr Mark Montebello.Associate Professor Mat Coleman is the Clinical Director of the Great Southern Mental Health Service (WA Country Health Service) based out of Albany WA. He is also the inaugural chair of Rural and Remote Mental Health Practice for the Rural Clinical School WA (University of Western Australia) and is a Commissioner with the National Mental Health Commission. Mat is a member of the Faculty of Addiction Psychiatry, and the Child and Adolescent Faculty of the RANZCP and is the current chair of the Section of Rural Psychiatry. Professor Hayden McRobbie, MB ChB (Otago), PhD (London), FASLMHayden has worked in the field of behavioural medicine for more than 20 years and is a senior clinician with a specialist interest in lifestyle medicine. He holds a medical degree from the University of Otago, a doctorate from the University of London, and is Professor in Public Health Interventions at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW, and a Fellow of the Australasian Society for Lifestyle Medicine. Hayden has played a key role in Tobacco Control in New Zealand, and his current work includes prevention and management of long-term conditions, with a particular focus on improving health outcomes for Māori in New Zealand. Hayden McRobbie has received honoraria for speaking at smoking cessation meetings and attending advisory board meetings that have been organised by Pfizer Dr Mark Montebello is the Clinical Director of the Northern Sydney Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service. He is a Psychiatrist, an Addiction Medicine Specialist, a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, and a Clinical Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Addiction Medicine, Northern Clinical School at the University of Sydney. Dr Montebello's research interests include novel treatments for substance use disorders including nicotine use disorder withdrawal management in drug and alcohol settings. He was the Psychiatry Board Member for the Australian Association of Smoking Cessation Professionals. Mark Montebello has received honoraria for speaking at smoking cessation meetings and attending advisory board meetings that have been organised by Pfizer.Feedback:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australian or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.
Don Weatherburn is now a Professor at Australia's National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, but for most of his career ran the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research in Sydney. There he played a pivotal role informing crime and policing policy at the highest levels of government. We talk about his experience and insights working with practitioners in such a high profile public capacity. He is on twitter @DonWeatherburn
Drug abuse the international, regional and Indian scenario. An unacceptable number of drug users continue to lose their lives prematurity as a result of overdose even the overdose related deaths are preventable ( WORLD DRUG REPORT,, 2015). "NOT EVERY POOR PERSON DRINKS, BUT IF HE DRINKS, THE MONEY COMES FROM CUTS MADE IN FOOD AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN. DRINKING BY MEN IS A FREQUENT CAUSE OF MALNOURISHMENT AND SCHOOL DROPOUT AMONG CHILDREN AND A VICIOUS CIRCLE OF POVERTY, VIOLENCE AND DISEASE IN THE FAMILY. " ~Professor Shekhar Saxena (AIIMS, NEW DELHI, W H O CONFERENCE PARIS 1995)
On 13 January 2020, Thailand confirmed the first known case of COVID-19 outside of China. As one of the world's most popular tourism destinations, with the majority of its travellers coming from China, this news came as no surprise. One year on, COVID-19 cases and related deaths have remained remarkably low in Thailand, and the country's management of the pandemic has been hailed as a striking success. So what's the secret behind Thailand's COVID-19 response? Dr Anjalee Cohen joined Dr Natali Pearson to explore the many factors that have contributed to Thailand's success in managing COVID-19 thus far, including the country's long history of public healthcare, the overturning of medical elitism, the influence of certain cultural practices, and the critical role played by Thailand's village health volunteers. Anjalee Cohen is a senior lecturer in the anthropology department at the University of Sydney. She joined the department in 2010 following research positions at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales. She specialises in medical anthropology and Northern Thailand. She has published on youth mental healthcare experiences in Australia, methamphetamine use among northern Thai youth, as well as northern Thai youth subcultures, including violent youth gangs. She is author of Youth Culture and Identity in Northern Thailand: Fitting in and sticking out (Routledge 2020), which explores how young people in urban Chiang Mai construct a sense of community and identity at the intersection of global capitalism, national ideologies and local culture. Her current research focuses on the role and success of Thailand's village health volunteers in preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On 13 January 2020, Thailand confirmed the first known case of COVID-19 outside of China. As one of the world's most popular tourism destinations, with the majority of its travellers coming from China, this news came as no surprise. One year on, COVID-19 cases and related deaths have remained remarkably low in Thailand, and the country's management of the pandemic has been hailed as a striking success. So what's the secret behind Thailand's COVID-19 response? Dr Anjalee Cohen joined Dr Natali Pearson to explore the many factors that have contributed to Thailand's success in managing COVID-19 thus far, including the country's long history of public healthcare, the overturning of medical elitism, the influence of certain cultural practices, and the critical role played by Thailand's village health volunteers. Anjalee Cohen is a senior lecturer in the anthropology department at the University of Sydney. She joined the department in 2010 following research positions at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales. She specialises in medical anthropology and Northern Thailand. She has published on youth mental healthcare experiences in Australia, methamphetamine use among northern Thai youth, as well as northern Thai youth subcultures, including violent youth gangs. She is author of Youth Culture and Identity in Northern Thailand: Fitting in and sticking out (Routledge 2020), which explores how young people in urban Chiang Mai construct a sense of community and identity at the intersection of global capitalism, national ideologies and local culture. Her current research focuses on the role and success of Thailand's village health volunteers in preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac.
On 13 January 2020, Thailand confirmed the first known case of COVID-19 outside of China. As one of the world's most popular tourism destinations, with the majority of its travellers coming from China, this news came as no surprise. One year on, COVID-19 cases and related deaths have remained remarkably low in Thailand, and the country’s management of the pandemic has been hailed as a striking success. So what's the secret behind Thailand's COVID-19 response? Dr Anjalee Cohen joined Dr Natali Pearson to explore the many factors that have contributed to Thailand’s success in managing COVID-19 thus far, including the country’s long history of public healthcare, the overturning of medical elitism, the influence of certain cultural practices, and the critical role played by Thailand’s village health volunteers. Anjalee Cohen is a senior lecturer in the anthropology department at the University of Sydney. She joined the department in 2010 following research positions at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales. She specialises in medical anthropology and Northern Thailand. She has published on youth mental healthcare experiences in Australia, methamphetamine use among northern Thai youth, as well as northern Thai youth subcultures, including violent youth gangs. She is author of Youth Culture and Identity in Northern Thailand: Fitting in and sticking out (Routledge 2020), which explores how young people in urban Chiang Mai construct a sense of community and identity at the intersection of global capitalism, national ideologies and local culture. Her current research focuses on the role and success of Thailand’s village health volunteers in preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre’s website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies
On 13 January 2020, Thailand confirmed the first known case of COVID-19 outside of China. As one of the world's most popular tourism destinations, with the majority of its travellers coming from China, this news came as no surprise. One year on, COVID-19 cases and related deaths have remained remarkably low in Thailand, and the country's management of the pandemic has been hailed as a striking success. So what's the secret behind Thailand's COVID-19 response? Dr Anjalee Cohen joined Dr Natali Pearson to explore the many factors that have contributed to Thailand's success in managing COVID-19 thus far, including the country's long history of public healthcare, the overturning of medical elitism, the influence of certain cultural practices, and the critical role played by Thailand's village health volunteers. Anjalee Cohen is a senior lecturer in the anthropology department at the University of Sydney. She joined the department in 2010 following research positions at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales. She specialises in medical anthropology and Northern Thailand. She has published on youth mental healthcare experiences in Australia, methamphetamine use among northern Thai youth, as well as northern Thai youth subcultures, including violent youth gangs. She is author of Youth Culture and Identity in Northern Thailand: Fitting in and sticking out (Routledge 2020), which explores how young people in urban Chiang Mai construct a sense of community and identity at the intersection of global capitalism, national ideologies and local culture. Her current research focuses on the role and success of Thailand's village health volunteers in preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine
On 13 January 2020, Thailand confirmed the first known case of COVID-19 outside of China. As one of the world's most popular tourism destinations, with the majority of its travellers coming from China, this news came as no surprise. One year on, COVID-19 cases and related deaths have remained remarkably low in Thailand, and the country’s management of the pandemic has been hailed as a striking success. So what's the secret behind Thailand's COVID-19 response? Dr Anjalee Cohen joined Dr Natali Pearson to explore the many factors that have contributed to Thailand’s success in managing COVID-19 thus far, including the country’s long history of public healthcare, the overturning of medical elitism, the influence of certain cultural practices, and the critical role played by Thailand’s village health volunteers. Anjalee Cohen is a senior lecturer in the anthropology department at the University of Sydney. She joined the department in 2010 following research positions at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales. She specialises in medical anthropology and Northern Thailand. She has published on youth mental healthcare experiences in Australia, methamphetamine use among northern Thai youth, as well as northern Thai youth subcultures, including violent youth gangs. She is author of Youth Culture and Identity in Northern Thailand: Fitting in and sticking out (Routledge 2020), which explores how young people in urban Chiang Mai construct a sense of community and identity at the intersection of global capitalism, national ideologies and local culture. Her current research focuses on the role and success of Thailand’s village health volunteers in preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre’s website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – a day people nationwide are encouraged to dispose of unused or expired medications, especially prescription opioids, before they can be misused, abused, or accidentally ingested. Law enforcement agencies, community partners, and members of the Virginia Attorney General's team will be stationed at dozens of locations throughout the state, including a number in Henrico, to accept medications for proper disposal. Take-back locations in Henrico will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include the following spots: • Henrico Division of Police Training Center, 7721 East Parham Road; • Eastern...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)
I talk about April being National stress awareness month and alcohol awareness month. The number for the Anxiety and Depression Association of America is stress awareness is 1-240–485-1001. The number for National Drug and Alcohol Abuse is 1-800-662-4357. Please follow me on fb and ig at dreaspointofview and Twitter at dreapoint. You can also subscribe on my website dreaspointofview.com and grab some merchandise or become a Patreon member so I can provide you with better quality and an upcoming YouTube channel. Thanks for your support for a female podcast. Intro credit given to Lauren Henry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andrea-brigette/message
Having worked as a reporter, producer and presenter for triple j, Steve Cannane also presented Hack, triple j's current affairs show, for two and a half years until July 2006. In 2006 he won the Walkley Award for Broadcast Interviewing for a series of three interviews - Petrol Sniffing, Pilltesting and The Cost of War while he was also commended in the same category of the Walkleys in 2005. In 2006 Steve won the Excellence in Alcohol and Drug Media Reporting Award at the National Drug and Alcohol Awards and visited the US as the Australian representative on the US Department of State's Edward R Murrow program for journalists. He currently presents The Drum on ABC News 24 and is a reporter at Lateline. Steve was the founding presenter of triple j's current affairs program Hack and presented The Hack Half Hour on ABC2. He also fronted the ABC 1 documentary series Whatever: The Science of Teenagers and has published a book First Tests: Great Australian Cricketers and the Backyards That Made Them. In 2016, Cannane published his masterful examination of Scientology's history in Australia, titled Fair Game. You can follow him on Twitter at @SteveCannane
In honor of National Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, we talk with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center addiction specialists Dr. Julie Teater and Mohamad Moinzadeh about hope, healing, treatment and the path forward. By breaking down barriers for those struggling and humanizing them, we can build more empathy throughout society for everyone effected by addiction. If you or someone you know needs help with drug or alcohol addiction, please call: 614-257-3760 or visit The OSU Wexner Medical Center Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Services website.
I am honored to have the opportunity to speak with a senior Medical Scientist, David Ostrow, MD, PhD, LFAPA and advocate for therapeutic uses of cannabinoids and other plant based derived medications in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Ostrow also holds licenses and is certified in Adult Psychiatry, HIV medicine, Addiction Medicine and Cannabinoid Medicine. Throughout Dr. Ostrow’s career, he has sought to shine light on the role of social and societal factors that limit healthcare access and increase co-morbidities among poor, minority and other marginalized groups, a driving factor that has gained widespread attention during the current Covid19 epidemic. Since the late ‘90s, Dr. Ostrow has been an advocate for replacing failed national drug policies in the US with more effective, compassionate and harm-reduction approaches, including regulation and legalization of adult cannabis use, integration of Cannabinoids as Medicine into the healthcare training curriculum, and expungement of criminal records and rehabilitation of persons incarcerated for non-violent cannabis possession. We discuss the stigma associated with cannabis due to the failed national drug policies and the challenges they create for cannabis research and development - but times are changing...for the better! Dr Ostrow also provides scientific consultation and program development and planning expertise to the medical cannabis start-ups and pro bono consultation to non-profit and social equity endeavors in the health and wellness arenas. Learn more if Dr Ostrow can assist you at www.DavidOstrow.consulting
Jack Revell from Drugswrap talks the week in drug news with us.Follow Drugswrap on TwitterDr. Monica Barratttwitter.com/monicabarratt(link is external)Dr. Monica Barratt is a social scientist, focusing on alcohol and other drug policy, especially around how drug markets operate in the online world. Monica works with the Drug Policy Modelling Program, part of Australia's National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales and currently a senior research fellow with RMIT UniversityDr. Nicole Leetwitter.com/drnicolelee(link is external)Dr Nicole Lee is psychologist, with expertise in alcohol and other drug policy and practice. Nicole is an adjunct professor at the National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University, a member of the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drugs and the Director of 360 Edge, a specialist alcohol and other drugs consultancy which helps bring research into policy and practice. Global Drug Survey COVID-19 EditionThe GDS Special Edition on COVID-19 was developed as part of a global effort to better understand the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives with a specific focus on the use of alcohol and other drugs, mental health and relationships. Over 55,000 people took part. The survey ran for 7 weeks in (May – June 2020)VIEW THE GLOBAL DRUG SURVEY RESULTS(link is external)National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare(link is external)
Jack Revell from Drugswrap talks the week in drug news with us.Follow Drugswrap on TwitterDr. Monica Barratttwitter.com/monicabarrattDr. Monica Barratt is a social scientist, focusing on alcohol and other drug policy, especially around how drug markets operate in the online world. Monica works with the Drug Policy Modelling Program, part of Australia's National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales and currently a senior research fellow with RMIT UniversityDr. Nicole Leetwitter.com/drnicoleleeDr Nicole Lee is psychologist, with expertise in alcohol and other drug policy and practice. Nicole is an adjunct professor at the National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University, a member of the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drugs and the Director of 360 Edge, a specialist alcohol and other drugs consultancy which helps bring research into policy and practice. Global Drug Survey COVID-19 EditionThe GDS Special Edition on COVID-19 was developed as part of a global effort to better understand the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives with a specific focus on the use of alcohol and other drugs, mental health and relationships. Over 55,000 people took part. The survey ran for 7 weeks in (May – June 2020)VIEW THE GLOBAL DRUG SURVEY RESULTSNational Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Bill Got Your Wednesday Rolling With A plan is being made for a national drug stockpile as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic - Both the Treasury Secretary and the head of the Federal Reserve have some predictions about the economy - NBC News Radio Bill Z & Michael Bower Discussed It - Cleveland Restaurants Open Indoors From Marc Bona - The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President--and Why It Failed - By Brad Meltzer - "business insider" Gregg Stebben On make sure both you -- and your kids!... ...are prepared for how technology is already shaping the "new normal" around us
This week we discuss whether Australia’s coronavirus prevention measures are fit for purpose and take a look at the challenges facing victims of family violence who are stuck at home due to the pandemic.Are Australia’s COVID-19 prevention measures sustainable? How can policymakers get the balance right in the coming months and maybe years while the world searches for a vaccine? And what has been the impact of the pandemic on those living in abusive relationships? On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, Professor Sharon Bessell chats with infectious diseases expert Professor Peter Collignon AM about Australia’s COVID-19 prevention measures, before Dr Bianca Calabria joins us to discuss family violence during the pandemic.Professor Peter Collignon AM is an infectious diseases physician and microbiologist at the Canberra Hospital. He is currently Executive Director of ACT Pathology and a Professor at The Australian National University Medical School.Dr Bianca Calabria is a Research Fellow at the Research School of Population Health at The Australian National University and a Conjoint Lecturer at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at University of New South Wales. She also works as a psychologist, with people who have experienced trauma, particularly survivors of domestic violence.Professor Sharon Bessell is a Professor at Crawford School of Public Policy, where she is co-leader of the ANU Individual Deprivation Measure (IDM) team. The IDM is a new, gender-sensitive and multidimensional measure of poverty.Policy Forum Pod is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Subscribe on Android or wherever you get your podcasts. We’d love to hear your feedback for this podcast series! Send in your questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes to podcast@policyforum.net. You can also Tweet us @APPSPolicyForum or join us on the Facebook group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Regional HHS Director Doug O'Brien on tomorrow's National Drug Take Back Day
COMMENT:I see a secondary school headmaster is the latest to come out swinging against the cannabis referendum.Kieran Fouhy, from St Paul's College in Ponsonby, believes legalising cannabis when New Zealand already has an issue with alcohol is just asking for trouble. He thinks young people already have enough to contend with.His main concern is younger people won't respect the age restrictions, they'll simply access cannabis from older friends. He said: "When you legalise it, you normalise it."And he doesn't buy into the Government's line that it's a health issue, or that decriminalising it will take it out of the hands of gangs.And I agree, it won't.I spoke to Colorado's executive director of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, Jo McGuire, a couple of months ago and asked her about whether legalisation had shut down the black market there. She said it didn't - in fact it exploded it.And the thing about black market cannabis is that it's higher in THC.Since legalisation there, and bear in mind they are years into this experiment, there's been a sharp increase in the black market and one of the reasons is personal cultivation in people's own homes.On top of that, you've got the regulatory market struggling to control limits on production, so they over-produce - which also feeds the black market.So not only do people bypass the rules anyway, but you also have other people coming in and monetising the excess. Hence you get a thriving black market, irrespective of regulation.Tax-wise, Colorado's experience is that for every tax dollar that comes in, they're spending $4.50.Youth use has increased. One in four employees self-report that they go to work stoned.In essence, Colorado's still waiting to see any benefits from legalisation, McGuire said.Her warning to New Zealand was that understanding what we're actually voting for is really important. And that's the bit that worries me.There are some who view this referendum as just a vote on whether decent everyday hard-working people who like a joint at the weekend should be penalised for doing so. They won't think about it beyond the scope of their own experience.But the real danger with decriminalisation is what happens to cannabis production in terms of psychoactive properties. Colorado's experience is that there's a spike in these - and that in turn has a dramatic impact on mental health problems.So what are we really voting for? And when we vote, who are we voting for?Ourselves? Or our kids? Or our grandkids?Because if it's just a vote for ourselves, then I don't think we're doing it right.
The US State of Colorado is continuing to fight the cannabis black market, six years after legalising the drug.Seizures of marijuana in the U.S mail system have increased more than 1000 per cent since 2013, as Colorado becomes a major exporter of the drug.National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association executive director, Jo McGuire, told Kate Hawkesby greater rules and regulations are needed."Not only do people completely bypass the regulatory system when they are a player, but people from other countries [are] flooding our state and setting up illegal grow operations in our national forest."She said legalisation is not the solution to drug reform."We just had a study released which said that we are actually spending US$4.50 for every dollar that we bring in on taxes. We are seeing one in four employees self report that they go to work stoned."
You can bring your unused prescription drugs to five different locations in Rock Island County for safe disposal Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. You don't have to be a Rock Island County to take advantage of this opportunity; it's free and anonymous.The locations include the East Moline Police Department, the Milan Police Department, the Moline Police Department, the Rock Island County Justice Center, and the Silvis Police Department. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Drug Prevention Specialist Carlos Jimenez joined AM Quad Cities!
Monte Larrick is joined by two Colorado residents and marijuana experts in their respective fields to discuss why Illinois should slow down on marijuana legalization and their personal experience and observations from their state. Dr. Karen Randall is an emergency medicine physician in Pueblo, Colorado and is affiliated with Parkview Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She holds a certificate in Cannabis Science and Medicine from the University of Vermont. Jo McGuire is the executive director of the Board of Directors for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association and advocates for safe and drug-free workplaces worldwide. She is also a Certified Professional Collector and Trainer (CPCT) and a Certified Designated Employee Representative Trainer (CDERT), who consults and trains professionals overseeing Safety Sensitive Employees in the compliance of federal DOT guidelines for drug and alcohol screening programs. Jo also assists educators with classroom and assembly-style presentations, aimed at youth drug prevention, and parent awareness and education. She also serves as the Senior Project Manager for TSS, Inc. a Third Party Administrator in the drug testing industry.
College professor and author Robin Feldman said that secret deals and strategies used by the drug industry has medicine costs rising even when they shouldn't be. The system, she explained, favors higher-cost drugs at the expense of more-affordable care. Also on the show, the gang from HighTower Advisors -- Jimmy Hausburg, Jeff Kelly and Ray Baraldi this week -- identify the emerging industries they are most intrigued by now, and Ryan Jacob of the Jacob funds has the Market Call.
The relationship between cannabis use and mental illness is complex, with cannabis implicated in both precipitating and perpetuating mental ill-health, while also being used by people experiencing mental distress as a means to alleviate symptoms. In February 2019 our expert panel of researchers, clinicians and lived experience representatives explored strategies to assist people facing the dual challenge of managing mental illness within the context of ongoing cannabis use. Panel Members: Elle: Lived Experience Representative Belinda Volkov: Clinical Coordinator, Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre Dr Kylie Bailey: AOD Program Convenor, Senior Clinical Psychologist, University of Newcastle Dr Julia Lappin: Senior Lecture, School of Psychiatry (UNSW) and National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC). Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant Recording and sound production: Nathan Bell Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute
Canada has a universal medicare system, but there is a big gap when it comes to ensuring people can afford the medication they need. Currently, one in four households can’t afford their prescription drugs. The Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare has just issued an interim report to the federal government. Melanie Benard is with the Canadian Health Coalition. We asked her for her reaction to the report.
Canada has a universal medicare system, but there is a big gap when it comes to ensuring people can afford the medication they need. Currently, one in four households can’t afford their prescription drugs. The Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare has just issued an interim report to the federal government. Melanie Benard is with the Canadian Health Coalition. We asked her for her reaction to the report.
Jo McGuire joins Monte Larrick and Dave Smith to hold another conversation on the broad topic of commercial marijuana and the ramifications Colorado is experiencing. Jo is the chairman of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, NDASA.com. In the podcast they mention the old Illinois recreational marijuana proposal included 5-6 plants per house. The proposed bill is HB 902, which includes: "...possessing, growing, processing, or transporting on one's own premises no more than 24 mature cannabis plants and possession of the cannabis produced by the plants on the premises where the plants were grown; (3) possessing outside one's premises no more than 224 grams of cannabis..." this synopsis allows an massive amount of marijuana on one's property. Take action: please contact your state lawmaker and respectfully request they oppose this disastrous public policy. The Illinois Capitol switchboard number is (217) 782-2000.
Jo McGuire joins Monte Larrick and Dave Smith to hold another conversation on the broad topic of commercial marijuana and the ramifications Colorado is experiencing. Jo is the chairman of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, NDASA.com. In the podcast they mention the old Illinois recreational marijuana proposal included 5-6 plants per house. The proposed bill is HB 902, which includes: “…possessing, growing, processing, or transporting on one’s own premises no more than 24 mature cannabis plants and possession of the cannabis produced by the plants on the premises where the plants were grown; (3) possessing outside one’s premises no more than 224 grams of cannabis…” this synopsis allows an massive amount of marijuana on one’s property.… Continue Reading
October 27 is the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Drug Take Back Day and Idaho Matters looks at safe ways to dispose of pharmaceutical narcotics.
Pain lets us know when there is something wrong, but sometimes our brains can trick us. Mai Lam/The Conversation NY-BD-CC, CC BY-SAAs many as one in five Australians suffer from chronic and recurring pain. But despite its prevalence, it’s not always easy to find the help you need to manage it. “When I went through medical school, we had about one hour on acute pain. And the whole concept of chronic pain and how it’s so very different from acute pain was not something that was ever on our horizon,” pain expert Professor Fiona Blyth says in the latest episode of The Conversation podcast Trust Me, I’m An Expert. On Trust Me, I’m An Expert, we ask researchers to take us behind the headlines and walk us through the research on issues making news. Our latest episode takes a deep dive into the science of pain: what it is and what the evidence really says about how to manage it. Today, we’re talking about: What exactly is pain? Professor Lorimer Moseley explains to Deputy Health Editor Sasha Petrova what really happens in your body when you experience pain. Pain is meant to keep us safe, he says, but unfortunately your brain can play tricks on you, making you feel pain even when there’s no real need for it. Bioplasticity – the body and brain’s ability to train and change itself – could hold the key, he says. Here’s a taste: Professor Lorimer Moseley on bioplasticity. After the codeine crackdown, what now? We asked student Sabine Hamad, who has thus far managed her chronic and recurring pain with occasional codeine use, to join us in the studio with pain experts Professor Michael Nicholas and Professor Fiona Blyth, to talk about the recent ban on over the counter sales of codeine – and the alternatives. Professor Michael Nicholas on making sense of someone’s pain. Australia’s opioid issues Ben Ansell spoke to Dr Suzanne Nielsen, a lead researcher from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, about growing concern around opioid addiction in Australia. Dr Suzanne Nielsen on addiction. Talking about suicide and self-harm in schools can save lives Our last story is about a different kind of pain. Education editor Sophie Heizer spoke to Dr Sarah Stanford, whose research focuses on self-harm in schools, churches, and other community settings. Dr Stanford said there are helpful – and harmful – ways for schools to talk about suicide: Dr Sarah Stanford on suicide and self-harm prevention strategies. For support, call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit Headspace, which has information for schools, young people, and family and friends. Trust Me, I’m An Expert is out at the start of every month. Find us and subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts. Additional audio David Szesztay, Backward, Free Music Archive Kindergarten, Unkle Ho, from Elefant Traks Poddington Bear, Storm Passing from Free Music Archive Poddington Bear, Paper Boat, from Free Music Archive Poddington Bear, Waves, from Free Music Archive Letmeknowyouanatole, Free Music Archive Komiku, Resolution, Free Music Archive Kosta T, Free Music Archive Audiobinger, Stress, Free Music Archive. Blue Dot Sessions, Paper Feather A Life in Pictures by David Hilowitz
Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), recently sat down with Rich Lucey, a prevention program manager at the Drug Enforcement Administration, to talk about the upcoming National Drug and Alcohol Facts week, drug use among college students, her advice to prevention professionals, and more.
This week on Brainwaves, the team talks to Associate Professor Katherine Mills on the topic of substance abuse. Katherine works at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre where her research focuses on the co-existence of mental illness and substance use.
Broadcast live from the Entheogenesis Australis (EGA) 2017 Psychedelic Symposium at Holmesglen in Eildon.Hosted by Nick WallisWith blanket bans on psychoactives increasing, cognitive liberty is in chains. Where does reform for laws covering psychedelics fit within drug law reform? In an environment where evidence is not the drive for policy how do we keep policy makers accountable? What have we learned recent work and development? How can you help with the next steps? A number of individuals who have been involved with drug law and policy activism will join a panel to discuss strategies for reform.The panel will bring along some recent examples of activism and workshop these with the audience, drawing out successful strategies, unsuccessful strategies and discussing potential future campaigns.PANELRICK DOBLINIn the mid 1970s MDMA, then known as Adam was used quietly in psychotherapy. In the 1980s, growing recreational use of Ecstasy led to the criminalization of the drug and the formation of MAPS in 1986. Now, MAPS is about to embark on FDA-approved Phase 3 research to make MDMA-assisted psychotherapy a legal treatment for PTSD. This talk will discuss the historical implications of MDMA use and the plans for ongoing clinical research.Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master's thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. His undergraduate thesis at New College of Florida was a 25-year follow-up to the classic Good Friday Experiment, which evaluated the potential of psychedelic drugs to catalyze religious experiences. He also conducted a thirty-four year follow-up study to Timothy Leary's Concord Prison Experiment. Rick studied with Dr. Stanislav Grof and was among the first to be certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner. His professional goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. He founded MAPS in 1986, and currently resides in Boston with his wife and one of three children (two in college).MONICA BARRATTDR MONICA BARRATT is a social scientist at the Drug Policy Modelling Program, part of Australia's National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales. Monica's work examines the social and public health implications of digital technologies for people who use illicit and emerging psychoactive drugs. Research topics emerging from this interest include online drug markets or cryptomarkets and policy responses to novel psychoactive substance evolution. She specialises in engaging hard-to-reach networks and groups in digital spaces in conversations about research and policy, to inform policy change. Monica also serves as an Editor for policy-related articles at the International Journal of Drug Policy, and as the Director of Research at the international drug harm reduction community Bluelight.org. Monica is a lead researcher for the Global Drug Survey. She is also a regular attendee and contributor to EGA, from the mid-2000s.NICK KENTNICK KENT works as a secondary school teacher in the areas of languages and the humanities. He is currently completing his Masters through research at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, where he is undertaking a critical discourse analysis of school policies and resources as they relate to drug education, comparing both local and international examples. After completing the Grad. Dip in Teaching in 2015, Nick was perplexed at the lack of teacher training around student drug use and the silence of the education system on this issue, as well as the slow pace of drug reform more broadly. Inspired to learn more, and to advocate and research this area further, Nick helped found Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia in 2016, setting up their second chapter at the University of Melbourne. Nick was instrumental in the UniMelb chapter's work in setting up a harm reduction program that would supply re-agent drug checking kits to students free of charge through the Student Union, and has travelled to numerous international conferences to represent this globally significant program. Nick draws upon his experience in nightclub and festival communities, as well as his experience volunteering with DanceWize as a Peer Educator and his policy and international experience with SSDP in both his teaching and his research.FIONA MEASHAMFiona Measham is co-founder & co-Director of ‘The Loop’. The Loop conducts forensic testing of drugs at UK festivals and nightclubs and provides associated welfare support. Fiona Measham was appointed Professor of Criminology in the School of Applied Social Sciences at Durham University in 2012. Fiona has conducted research for over two decades across a broad area of criminology and social policy, exploring changing trends in legal and illegal drugs; the night time economy and the socio-cultural context to consumption; gender; the regulation and policing of intoxication; electronic music scenes and club cultures; issues of deterrence, displacement and desistance; and broader policy implications. A key feature of her research has been the development of in-situmethods of data collection in pubs, clubs and festivals, a working environment with which she is familiar, having spent her early adulthood working in bars and clubs across several continents in various guises.BEN SESSADR BEN SESSA (MBBS BSc MRCPsych) is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist working in adult addiction services and with custodial detained young people in a secure adolescent setting. He trained at UCL medical school, graduating in 1997. He is interested in the developmental trajectory from child maltreatment to adult mental health disorders. Dr Sessa is currently a senior research fellow at Bristol, Cardiff and Imperial College London Universities, where he is conducting the UK's first clinical studies with MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of PTSD and alcohol dependence syndrome. In the last ten years he has worked on several UK-based human pharmacology trials as study doctor or as a healthy subject administering and receiving test doses of LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine. He is the author of several dozen peer-reviewed articles in the mainstream medical press and has written two books exploring psychedelic medicine; The Psychedelic Renaissance (2012) and To Fathom Hell or Soar Angelic (2015). In speaking publicly at universities and medical conferences, Dr Sessa is outspoken on lobbying for change in the current system by which drugs are classified in the UK, believing a more progressive policy of regulation would reduce the harms of recreational drug use and provide increased opportunities for clinical psychedelic research. He is a co-founder and director of the UK's Breaking Convention conference.
Canadians spend $28.5 billion per year spent on drugs and there are increasing calls for a national Pharmacare system to lower drug prices. But would it lower prices? Are drug prices even the issue, or is overall drug spending? Are pharmaceutical companies to blame or are there more factors at play? Guest: Helen Stevenson, former Assistant Deputy Minister of Health and Executive Officer of Ontario Public Drug Programs, CEO of the Reformulary Group
Professor Carla Treloar and Annie Madden chat with Professor Alison Ritter, internationally recognised drug policy scholar and Director of the Drug Policy Modelling Program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at UNSW. For more info: https://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/podcast-speakeasy-with-annie-madden-and-carla-treloar/
This week's show is about upcoming drug law reform around recreational drug use, and what's current in harm reduction approaches.We’ll hear from three guests on this topic, Nevena Spirovska from grassroots campaign High Alert, Stephanie Tzanetis from DanceWize, once a grassroots campaign and now supported by Health Promotion Victoria, and Julaine Allan, an adjunct associate at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. Music is by Simona Castricum N.B. The US academic referred to Julaine Allan is Dr Daniel Ciccarone, a San Franciso-based public health researcher and physician. Women on the Line does not condone or condemn people who use drugs for their choices. If you are concerned about your drug use or that of a friend, you can call Family Drug Support on 1300 368 186, or check out your state-based service.
Back from the dusty, sun-drenched pop-up village that is Rainbow Serpent Festival, where the battles for sensible drug policy continue. This episode of Enpsychedelia brings a variety of guests in the studio, on the phone and via Skype to chat about pill testing, Victoria's drug inquiry, post-Rainbow discussion and some psychedelic dreamings.During the past fortnight, Port Phillip City Council voted to support trials of pill testing, following the death and hospitalisation of several people on Chapel Street in Melbourne, potentially caused by unknown novel psychoactive substances (NPS).Guests:US artist, musician and futurist Michael Garfield.Dr. Monica Barratt, Drug Policy Modelling Program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.Melissa Warner and Dr. Dean Wright of The Australian Psychedelic SocietyMember of the (Victoria) Legislative Council and President of the Australian Sex Party Fiona PattenPort Phillip City Council, Gateway Ward councillor and member of the Victorian Greens Ogy Simic
0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders and Jo Alabaster 0:08:10 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynards interviews Alex Wodak, a physician and the director of the Alcohol and Drug Service, at St Vincent's Hospital, in Sydney, Australia. He is a notable advocate of drug reform laws. Wodak helped establish the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, the NSW Users AIDS Association, and the Australian Society of HIV Medicine. Wodak is President of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation and was President of the International Harm Reduction Association. 0:26:26 Professor Brian Schmidt AC, FRS Kevin Davies from Canberra Skeptics catches up with Brian Schmidt for a quick chat after a presentation. 0:31:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:36:06 'Wellness Warrior' Jess Ainscough dies from cancer Jo Alabaster and Richard Saunders discuss the sad death of Jess Ainscough who gave up medicine for alternative remedies.
Michael Farrell, professor and director of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, talks to Mabel Chew, The BMJ's practice editor, about prescription of cannabinoids. They discuss the latest evidence on nausea and appetite, when cannabinoids may be effective for chronic pain, and which common problems to watch out for. Read the full article: http://www.bmj.com/content/348/bmj.g2737
Dr. Erin Fox is the Director of the Drug Information Service at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics and Associate Professor of Pharmacotherapy at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Managing Editor of the Journal. J.L. Hick and Others. Rationing Salt Water - Disaster Planning and Daily Care Delivery. N Engl J Med 2014;370:1573-6.
The National Drug Court Online Learning System at www.drugcourtline.org offers free training modules on a wide range of topics by national experts. In this podcast, Valerie Raine and Dennis Reilly, both of the Center for Court Innovation, explain how drug courts can use the system to educate new employees and keep their teams up to … Continue reading Experts at Your Fingertips: The National Drug Court Online Learning System →
Washington has become the first US state to legalise the recreational use of Marijuana. Those over the age of 21 are now able to possess and use up to 28 grams of the drug in private areas. Although some US states do allow cannabis use for medicinal purposes, Washington is the first to legalise it for entertainment. 2SER’s Sam Buckingham-Jones spoke with Professor Alison Ritter, Director of the Drug Policy Modelling Program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.
Successful Importation of Cytarabine into the United States During a Critical National Drug Shortage Author Dee Hunnisett-Dritz discusses with William Zellmer, Contributing Editor at Large for AJHP, the complex process by which cytarabine was imported from Europe into the United States for administration to specific patients during a national drug shortage. The article under discussion appears in the August 15, 2012, issue of AJHP. For more information visit www.ajhp.org.
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