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Is there any help for our drug affected youths?

The mother of a 15 year old boy battling marijuana addiction wrote to the 720 Mornings team pleading for help.

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Bryan Cousins and Bill Mitchell talk about mateship

Bryan Cousins and Bill Mitchell laugh and give each a hard time as only old friends can. But since playing football together as young men for Perth Football Club, they have also helped each other...

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Farmers and fishermen drinking too much

A lot of us associate the expression 'alcohol abuse' with things like B&S balls or maybe parties after shearing or harvest. But long term, heavy drinking is emerging as a major health problem for...

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WA Government announces tough new cannabis laws

West Australians caught with more than 10 grams of cannabis could face two years jail under new laws.

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Commissioner for a day

Codee-lee Downs is known around the country for her voice and musical talent, and now she has been recognised for her ideas too.

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Who Are You? Rod Lavater

As a teenager Rod was a talented student and athlete with the world at his feet until drugs took hold. He's now helping others beat addiction.

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Research chemical NBOM-e linked to drug deaths of teenagers Henry Kwan, Nick...

A research chemical called NBOM-e is being blamed for the deaths of three high school students and one adult, with police and drug educators sounding an alarm to parents and students. The substance is...

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Liberal MP Phil Edman buys 'liquid marijuana' in protest against availability...

Liberal backbencher Phil Edman has bought "liquid marijuana" and again hit out at the availability of synthetic drugs in WA. He said the product was freely available and marketed at young,...

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Four workers from substance abuse support service charged with supplying...

Four Perth women who work for an association that aims to improve the health of illicit drug users are charged with possessing and supplying drugs including methylamphetamine and heroin.

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Spike in demand for Mandurah meth support services

The chief executive of a Mandurah drug and alcohol service is calling for ongoing federal funding for amphetamine and methamphetamine support services amid what she says is a spike in demand.

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Mental Health Week: Patrick McGorry

Patrick McGorry believes the growing awareness of mental health issues has not been matched by action.

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Ice addicts tell of motivation to get off drugs

West Australia ice addicts speak about the destruction meth has wrought on their lives, as demand for ice or crystal meth rises across the state.

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'I didn't know any of the warning signs': Bryan Cousins calls for more...

The father of former AFL player Ben Cousins calls for more education for parents about the warning signs of methamphetamine use.

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Stereosonic music festival: 20 overdose in Brisbane despite extra security...

Queensland authorities say a staggering number of people were treated for drug overdoses at Stereosonic in Brisbane, despite extra security after two deaths at the festival's Sydney and Adelaide legs.

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Bicycle Day marks LSD discovery by Albert Hoffman as psychotherapy research...

Bicycle Day celebrates Swiss scientist Albert Hoffman's discovery of LSD in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries.

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Skateboarding legend Tas Pappas says drug testing would sink sport at 2020...

Australian skateboarding legend Tas Pappas says drug testing could deter many at the top of his sport from competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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West Australian clinically trained psychologist explains microdosing

There is anecdotal evidence professionals are taking tiny doses of illegal, psychedelic drugs before heading to the office, a WA researcher says.

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AMA calls for 'mature conversation' over decriminalising drugs to reduce harms

The President of the Australian Medical Association in WA says he will continue to push the debate over decriminalisation of drugs and how drug users are treated.

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Government's welfare drug test plan 'will increase crime', warn medical...

Nearly 1,000 doctors, nurses and health care workers pen an open letter to MPs warning the Federal Government's plan to drug test people will not work, and could increase crime.

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Shalom House rehab centre faces another setback after council knocks back...

A drug rehabilitation facility known for being one of the strictest in the country is told to close its doors within 12 months by a local shire which says it does not meet zoning guidelines.

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