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What is the drug captagon and how is it linked to Syria’s fallen Assad regime?

Captagon was once a pharmaceutical drug but it’s now made illicitly, generating billions of dollars for the Syrian economy.

13.12.2024 6

The Conversation

Nicole Lee

Cocaine is being contaminated with powerful opioids called nitazenes. Here’s why it’s a dangerous mix

Earlier this month, drugs sold as cocaine in Melbourne were found to be contaminated with a powerful group of opioids, known as nitazenes. These new...

15.07.2024 9

The Conversation

Nicole Lee

Victoria will begin pill testing this summer. Evidence shows it reduces harm (and won’t increase drug use)

This week Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announced the state will trial a drug checking service beginning this summer festival season, describing it...

25.06.2024 30

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Nicole Lee

A night out drinking should feel safe: here are a few simple steps you can take to help reduce risk

Feeling safe to socialise should be everyone’s right. Reports of Queensland MP Brittany Lauga alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted during...

07.05.2024 40

The Guardian

Nicole Lee

Is meth use really going up? Let’s look at the evidence behind the latest scary headlines

Widely reported data released from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program this week appears to show the rising use of methamphetamine (also...

14.03.2024 10

The Conversation

Nicole Lee

Wondering how to talk to your teen about drugs? Start the conversation early, be honest and avoid judgement

With several drug overdoses already this festival season, and recent news of three new recreational drugs identified by the drug checking service in...

22.01.2024 40

The Conversation

Nicole Lee

What is needle spiking, and how can I protect myself?

Last week two young Australian women spoke candidly to the ABC about being sexually assaulted while on holidays. The alleged incidents occurred in...

06.12.2023 9

The Conversation

Nicole Lee

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