Silver Tsunami of Substance Abuse

Silver tsunami of substance abuse

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In the case of people who inject or who are on methadone programs, we are seeing an increase in their median age in line with the broader ageing of the population. This issue was identified in the December … ''It would seem that older injecting drug …
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Hooked on opiates: DARE out, former addicts in to fight use in schools

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In the battle against drug abuse, students are increasingly likely to have a recovering addict like Will Connell dissuade them from using rather than a cop — like his dad, Hastings police officer Tim Connell. … Real-life stories from recovering …
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Children's Parliament discusses Delhi rape case

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It was also resolved that the Children's Parliament would begin a helpline for victims of sexual abuse. "Don't remain silent, speak up," said the speaker. Taking part in the discussion, member Shanaz Ara put forth a suggestion that … a two-page hand …
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A scene from Dirty Business: How mining made Australia. Source: Supplied

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ABC1 has a great line-up of specials airing in the next few days, including Carols from St Peters Cathedral in Adelaide (Monday, 6pm), Last Night of the Proms (also Monday at 10.05pm) and the Doctor Who Christmas Special (Boxing Day, 7.30pm). … The …
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