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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We are pleased to share this article aimed at increasing awareness around methamphetamine-associated cardiovascular conditions, just published in the latest Australian Journal of General Practice. www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2026/septemb…

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

⏰ FINAL WEEK: Nominate your unsung AOD champion! Nominations close 3 Aug @ 11:59pm AEST From peer workers to clinicians & lived experience advocates across Aus/NZ—if they reduce harm quietly, they deserve loud recognition. Don't wait! Submit here: apsad.org.au/apsad-awards #AOD #HarmReduction

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Late Breaker abstracts for #APSAD26 close soon! If you have new research or findings that weren't ready by the first-round deadline, this is your last chance to be a part of a world-class program. Abstracts close 11:59 (AWST) 27 July, with no extensions offered. ow.ly/9yrE50ZkV0U

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Late Breaker abstracts for #APSAD26 are open! If you have new research or findings that weren't ready by the first-round deadline, this is your last chance to be a part of a world-class program. Abstracts close 11:59 (AWST) 27 July, with no extensions offered. ow.ly/9yrE50ZkV0U

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Know someone in Aus/NZ AOD sector doing vital harm reduction work that goes unacknowledged? Nominate them for an APSAD Award! Recognising clinicians, peers, lived/living experience & policy teams across Australasia. 🗓️ Closes: 11:59pm AEST 3 Aug 2026 🔗 apsad.org.au/apsad-awards #AOD #HarmReduction

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

There's still time to register for today's webinar - Strengthening Syphilis Awareness and Care in AOD Services webinar. Register: ow.ly/y6Yg50ZgHIb AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Know a colleague whose work makes a profound difference but operates behind the scenes? The APSAD Awards celebrate quiet excellence across the AOD sector in Aus & NZ. Everyone whose work reduces harm deserves recognition! 🗓️ Closes 3 Aug 2026 | 11:59pm AEST 🔗 apsad.org.au/apsad-awards

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Announcing our first keynote session for #APSAD26 in Walyalup (Fremantle). Monica Barratt, Dr. Nab & Jennifer Schumann will look at Australia's changing drug landscape & the vital #DrugChecking & #HarmReduction strategies needed to keep up. Learn more on our speakers here: ow.ly/Q0aE50ZbCA7

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

WEBINAR: Strengthening Syphilis Awareness and Care in AOD Services. 1:00pm-2:00pm (AEST) Thursday 25 June 2026. This free one-hour webinar is designed for both clinical and non-clinical staff working in AOD services. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Abstract submissions for the APSAD Conference have been extended, giving you more time to showcase your work. The new deadline is 11:59pm AWST on Monday 11 May. www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract… #APSAD26

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Super Early Bird Registration ends soon. Save $110 on your registration by getting in before 19 April #APSAD26. APSAD members save an additional $296 on super early bird rates! For more information on registration and the conference www.apsadconference.com.au/registra…

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We're pleased to continue our Abstract Mentor Program in #APSAD26 providing an opportunity for those less experienced with preparing abstracts to get input and increase your chances of being accepted into the program. More information - www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract…

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Scholarship are open for #APSAD26 8-11 Nov on Walyalup (Fremantle) for First Peoples. Students & ECRs, Frontline Workers & Community Organisation workers. Scholarships are only open to APSAD members - make sure your membership is current or apply today www.apsadconference.com.au/scholars…

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Super Early Bird registration is now open for #APSAD2026 being held in Walyalup (Fremantle) 8-11 Nov 26. Register before 19 April to save $110 on the early bird rate + APSAD members receive a further discount across all registration categories. www.apsadconference.com.au/registra…

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

APSAD 2026 will take place 8-11 Nov in Walyalup (Fremantle) on the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We are excited to announce that abstracts are now open for #APSAD26. www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract…. Abstract submissions close 4 May 26.

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE for APSAD 2026 - Storytelling Shapes Us: Community, Clinical, Research, Healing - 8-11 November - being held in Walyalup (Fremantle) on the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people, Western Australia. #APSAD26 www.apsadconference.com.au

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Dr Alex Wodak AM @alexwodak.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

#NSW ignores recommendations from umpteen enquiries & experts to stick with failed & futile drug policy. Now ignores 56 recommendations from NSW Drug Summit. Kicks can down road yet again #nswpol #auspol

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Orygen @orygen.org.au · 14/10/2025

Applications are open for the ASEAN-Pacific Youth Mental Health Fellowship! This opportunity is open to people aged 18 to 30, from Australia or the ASEAN-Pacific region, who are passionate about creating positive change in youth mental health: bit.ly/3LcnAGH

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NCYSUR - National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research @ncysur.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Meet the NCYSUR Team: PhD student Jiaxin Li

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The Center for Drug Use and HIV Research (CDUHR) @cduhr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Adults 65 Years and Older Not Immune to the Opioid Epidemic, New Study Finds “Our analysis shows that older adults are also impacted by fentanyl-related deaths and that stimulant involvement has become much more common in this group." www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

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Adults 65 Years and Older Not Immune to the Opioid Epidemic, New Study Finds

Overdose deaths in adults age 65 and older from fentanyl mixed with stimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, have surged 9,000% in the past eight years, matching rates found among younger adu...

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Garth Mullins @garthmullins.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

We started DULF because we knew nobody was coming to save us, so we had to save ourselves. It worked. But right wing politicians made themselves famous off scapegoating us. The government de-funded us. The cops raided us. But our day in court is here. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

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Safe Drugs on Trial: DULF’s Trafficking Case Begins | The Tyee

The founders are charged with trafficking. Their lawyers argue they had a legal exemption from drug laws.

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Cracks in the Ice @cracksintheice.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

An Australian study found people with #MethamphetamineUseDisorder showed lower sensitivity to happy emotions and lower trust - highlighting that impaired social cognition and social decision-making may be associated with methamphetamine use disorder: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....

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Doctors for Safer Drug Policy @dsdp.ca · 14/10/2025

DULF showed us all the way. They were even acknowledged by the Premier as saving lives. Now the state is trying to punish them for it. "In the recording, the [police] reply that this is 'great work that you’re doing' and that they are 'happy to assist in any way we can.'" thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

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Safe Drugs on Trial: DULF’s Trafficking Case Begins | The Tyee

The founders are charged with trafficking. Their lawyers argue they had a legal exemption from drug laws.

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Urgent Need for Pairing Training and Education With Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution Megan K. Reed, Tracy Esteves Camacho, Kristin L. Rising, Rose Laurano, Danielle Albaciete, Stephen E. Lankenau onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Say NO to City of Melbourne's plan to criminalise vulnerable people. Say NO to facial recognition CCTV on city streets. c.org/hW5zgdScR4

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Say NO to City of Melbourne's plan to criminalise vulnerable people

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NCETA @nceta.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Our evaluation shows how a South Australian managed alcohol program supported health, culture, housing, medical support, government system navigation, capacity, resilience, & social connectedness for people experiencing homelessness doi.org/10.1111/dar.... @apsad-dar.bsky.social @apsad.bsky.social

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Reminder: Deadline for accommodation with #APSAD25 registration is 29 Sept! After that, no reduced accommodation rate or booking via registration. Book now: www.apsadconference.com.au/registration.... Don't miss out!

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We're very excited and honoured to announce two more plenary panel and keynote speakers for #APSAD25. Tracey McIntosh & Elder Gerry Oleman. For more information on all our plenary panellists and speakers head to www.apsadconference.com.au/speakers

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Our next APSAD Smoking & Vaping Cessation Webinar will be 1pm AEST Tuesday 30 September. James McLennan from Alcohol and Drug Services, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney will be taking us through Varenicline: It's better than you think. Book your spot us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Raimondo Bruno @psychopharmres.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

🇦🇺🦘 Clinicians working with clients for their substance use: have you tried something spontaneous and made a real therapeutic win? These moments are gold and need recording!📖 Share it in our short confidential survey & enter to win 1 of 5 $100 GiftPay vouchers. 👉 bit.ly/3GpQTXP UTAS HREC #31605

share your therapeutic wins! head to bit.ly/3GpQTXP

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Cracks in the Ice @cracksintheice.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

A recent study involving gay and bisexual men who have sex with men engaging in #chemsex found self-censorship around sexual aspects of #methamphetamine use in counselling—and reliance on drugs for sex—were major barriers to reducing methamphetamine use. Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih....

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Garth Mullins @garthmullins.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Decriminalization was gutted by panicked politicians. There was no increased public use. But there was increased moral panic. Today several drug user groups are in court. We’re asking judges to review that decision. Wish us luck.

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Burnet Institute @burnetinstitute.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Burnet’s Professor Paul Dietze has a unique memento from the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Rwanda – a custom-designed lab coat reimagined through the lens of HIV science, fashion, and activism. Find out more ... www.burnet.edu.au/news/paul-di...

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Paul Dietze and his amazing technicolour HIV lab coat

Professor Paul Dietze has a unique memento from IAS2025, a custom-designed lab coat reimagined through the lens of #HIV science, fashion, and activism.

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Full research available Open Access - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #PedTestAustralia, University of Queensland, @monashaddiction.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social @griffith.edu.au #QuIVAA

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M_Bonn - Fentanyl Enthusiast @bonndotcom.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

filtermag.org/garth-mullin... "I feel like Crackdown’s editorial board are the leaders of Canada’s drug policy family." So lucky to interview @garthmullins.bsky.social for my latest in @filtermag.bsky.social...check it out below or buy the book wherever you buy your books!

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Garth Mullins of "Crackdown" on Loss, Methadone and Drug-User Organizing

Podcast host Mullins spoke with Filter about his new memoir, "Crackdown: Surviving and Resisting the War on Drugs."

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We're excited to let you know that scholarship applications for #APSAD25 have been extended to 11:59pm AEST, Monday 14 July 2025. CATEGORIES: First Peoples Scholarships, Student and Early Career Researcher Scholarships, Frontline Worker Scholarships, Community Scholarships.

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

#APSAD25 Late Breaker abstracts open for submissions. Findings not ready by the first round deadline due to incomplete data? Have exciting new research? It's your last chance to be included in shaping this year's program. Submission Deadline is 11:59pm AEST, Monday 28 July 2025

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Filter | harm reduction journalism @filtermag.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

"Jail-diversion programs are often viewed as compassionate. But what they effectively do is impose mandatory abstinence on low-income drug users, and can ultimately lead to more jail time than they'd have gotten in the first place."

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Oregon Legislature Passes Fentanyl Criminalization Bill

SB 236, which creates a new statute for all fentanyl penalties including possession, was approved on June 24.

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Would receiving genetic testing results about your cardiac risk change your drinking habits? Tell us! Complete a short 5 minute survey and contribute to St Vincent's Health Network Sydney's research. Redcap survey link: redcap.link/8gzgyxc8

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Doctors for Safer Drug Policy @dsdp.ca · 19/06/2025

"We now suffer the moral distress of being medical experts in this field who are essentially forced to be handmaidens to a government policy that will cause more death. And not just death in the abstract — death of people we personally know and have cared for for years." thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

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When Politicians Play Doctor, People Die | The Tyee

BC’s new rules on prescribed substitutes for toxic drugs open a dangerous door.

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BC-CfE @bccfe.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Offering inhalation booths in a facility attached to the H2H Clinic, not only saves lives, but engages clients with the health care system. @andreawoo.bsky.social reports on the impact of Vancouver City Council's decision on the #H2HCentre inhalation rooms. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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Vancouver city council votes to allow safe inhalation sites

Decision to amend city’s health bylaws expands access to harm-reduction measure

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APSAD DAR @apsad-dar.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🔓 Psychological Distress Trajectories in Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Emma L. Hatton, Peter J. Kelly, Laura Robinson, Alison Beck, Mei L. Lee, Robert Stirling, Lauren Mullaney, Michele Campbell, Briony Larance @dpmp-unsw.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/dar....

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The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre @preventioncentre.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 We’re looking for a Senior Research Coordinator (Research Fellow) to work with us. This part-time role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to make a real impact in chronic disease prevention. Learn more and apply now at preventioncentre.org.au/engage-with-... #ResearchFellow

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Work or study with the Prevention Centre

Opportunities for working or studying with leading researchers, policymakers and practitioners in chronic disease prevention.

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Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Case study of how BigTobacco operates in low income nations to block legislation like tax increases which will reduce smoking www.theexamination.org/articles/how...

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APSAD @apsad.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

📢 We are calling for nominations for the 2025 APSAD Awards for Excellence in Science, Research & Practice There are 8 award categories to choose from. For more information & nomination forms head to ow.ly/s8bn50Wbn0r 🏆Don't delay, nominations close 11 August. @apsad-emcr.bsky.social #APSAD25

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