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Exploring the Utility and Appropriateness of Dose Thresholds for Issuing of Public Drug Alerts on High‐Dose MDMA: A Qualitative Study

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By Jack Freestone, Harriet MacDonald, Stassi Kypri
| Wiley Online Library Verified
1 Introduction Drug alerts are risk communications about acute harms arising from unregulated drug markets. Alerts may communicate information on adulterated or high potency drugs that carry an elevated risk [1]. Their purpose is to inform people who use drugs, service providers and wider communities about emerging concerns while promoting the adoption of harm reduction strategies [1, 2].
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The Emergence of Novel Benzodiazepines in Australia, Evidence, Alerts, Clinical Management and Harm Reduction-A Narrative Review

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By Jack Freestone, Jennifer L Schumann, Erica Franklin, Stassi Kypri
| Wiley Online Library Verified
1 Introduction As potent central nervous system (CNS) depressants, benzodiazepines induce sedation and are used to medically manage insomnia, anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures and alcohol withdrawal [1, 2]. When benzodiazepines are taken concomitantly with other CNS depressants or at high doses this may lead to potentially fatal toxicity [3, 4]. Prolonged use increases tolerance and the risk for dependence, and when discontinued, severe and potentially fatal withdrawal symptoms can occur [5, 6].
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More Australians are overdosing on GHB. But there are ways to reduce your risk

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By Jack Freestone, Krista J. Siefried
| Medical Xpress Verified
Gamma hydroxybutyrate—better known as GHB—is an increasingly popular illegal drug being used recreationally in Australia. While it can create feelings of euphoria, disinhibition and increased libido, GHB carries serious risks. The difference between a recreational dose and an overdose of GHB—usually taken as a liquid—can be less than 0.5ml. What is GHB? GHB (also sometimes called "G," "juice," "Gina" or "fantasy") has gained attention globally due to associated harms.
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