National Drug Research Institute

NDRI Webinar: Injecting-related bacterial infections among people who inject drugs

Hospital admissions with injecting-related bacterial infections have been increasing drastically over the past 10 years. Our understanding of these infections is rudimentary, and this webinar will showcase perspectives from expert clinicians and researchers to discuss the evidence, clinical management, and a pathway forward for reducing associated harms. This webinar will unpack injecting-related bacterial infections among

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NDRI WEBINAR: The challenges regulating, reducing, and measuring alcohol-related harm in the Northern Territory

The social costs and harms of alcohol consumption in the Northern Territory (NT) equate to $1.38 billion annually. The NT has the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Australia, and accordingly experiences the highest levels of alcohol-related harm. These harms are experienced across some of Australia’s most remote and disadvantaged communities. Consequently, a wide array

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NDRI WEBINAR: Drug checking around Australia: A snapshot of services, recent findings, and insights for the festival season

Presenters: Stephanie Tzanetis (Pill Testing Australia) Cameron Francis (The Loop Australia, QLD) Dr Robert Page (The Loop Australia, NSW) Ed Broadbent (Prompt Response Network, National Centre for Research on Emerging Drugs) ­­Facilitated by Dr Jodie Grigg (National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University) In an evolving illicit drug risk environment, drug checking is increasingly recognised as

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NDRI WEBINAR: Drug checking around Australia: A snapshot of services, recent findings, and insights for the festival season

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In an evolving illicit drug risk environment, drug checking is increasingly recognised as a vital harm reduction tool for surveillance and informed decision-making. As we enter another Australian festival season, the risks posed by high-potency substances and novel synthetic substances, such as nitazines and cathinones, raise particular concerns. In this webinar, we’ll bring together a

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