⏰ 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

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. https://ow.ly/9yrE50ZkV0U

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. https://ow.ly/9yrE50ZkV0U

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. https://ow.ly/9yrE50ZkV0U

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

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

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

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: https://ow.ly/Q0aE50ZbCA7

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: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QLnIFdspSlCMb9I3daGDrQ

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. https://www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract-submission #APSAD26

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 https://www.apsadconference.com.au/registration-rates

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 - https://www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract-mentor-program

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 https://www.apsadconference.com.au/scholarships

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. https://www.apsadconference.com.au/registration

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. https://www.apsadconference.com.au/abstract-submission. Abstract submissions close 4 May 26.

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

‘Hiding the Label’: ‘Passing’ as Drinkers and Reinforcing Drinking Norms Through no and Low Alcohol Consumption in Social Settings | Emily Nicholls @apsad.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

‘Hiding the Label’: ‘Passing’ as Drinkers and Reinforcing Drinking Norms Through no and Low Alcohol Consumption in Social Settings

Introduction Despite the expansion of the No and Low (NoLo) alcohol market (drinks from 0.0% to 1.2% ABV) in the United Kingdom and other contexts, knowledge of how/why these products are used remai...

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#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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NSW Labor ignores own drugs summit advice by keeping sniffer dogs and strip-searches at festivals

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

Meet the NCYSUR Team: PhD student Jiaxin Li

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...

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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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...

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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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....

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...

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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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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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

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!

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

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...