Latest addiction News

New associate psychology role to grow the mental health workforce
Cancer Council welcomes Federal Governments commitment to strengthening tobacco law enforcement
Health Agencies Take Action Against Illegal Vape Sales
Primary care research consortium will strengthen evidence to improve care for patients across Australia
Research consortium will strengthen evidence to improve care for patients across Australia
New campaign empowers young people to break free from vaping
Expanded specialist youth services coming for regions in need
Boost for Rotorua’s youth mental health services
How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop
Puppy Support For Youth Trauma
Mental health peer support extends to Wellington Hospital ED
Innovation Fund to support Crisis Café
Recommendations released for use of opioid agonist treatment in prisons
Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse
New wellness clinic opens for local patients
Clinical psychology interns boost mental health workforce
Refreshed eating disorders strategy announced during awareness week
Two men facing drug related charges following search warrants
WHAT’S NSW DOING THIS WEEKEND? LOSING $47 MILLION TO THE POKIES
Carinity Chaplain’s Day Inside Prison
Relationships Australia Queensland signs Enforceable Undertaking
Arts Champion Named 2025 Community Citizen Of Year
The 2022-23 Mental Health and Addiction Services Regulatory Report is available
Less-restrictive vaping laws linked to faster smoking decline
NSW new app to support youth off vapes while tens of thousands of illegal products removed from community
App to support youth off vapes while tens of thousands of illegal products removed from community
2025: Year Of Action, Certainty, And Security
Investing in early intervention to address violence against women and children
Innovation Fund to provide improved access to digital mental health resources
Busy Auckland ED gets mental health peer support
New research shows positive changes in opioid prescribing, but trend among young people a cause for concern
Newbury – International Credit Ratings Agency issues dire warning on Labor’s financial mismanagement
Justice Served In Southland Drug Operation
Younger Australians At Risk Of Using Nicotine Pouches
Creative Australia delivers a matched funding boost for artists
Payroll Manager pleads guilty to two counts of fraud by an employee
AMA President’s update: medicine shortages, Ozempic research, and workforce pressures
One to face court after drugs, stolen items, and cash seized, Hawke’s Bay
Australia’s Vaping Laws Are Protecting Young People
Social media rewires young minds – here’s how
Weak Winter Silent On Drug Policy
Dean Winter Sitting On Fence On Drug Use
Man facing range of charges after search warrant, Napier
ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence, landmark Australian study shows
Operation Speargrass: Firearms And Drugs Seized
Faster access to support through Innovation Fund
Ministers Recognise Health Volunteers
Police disappointed by latest quarter of wastewater testing