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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Rethinking drug policy: punishment to public health

A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.

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The free, over-the-counter drug that prevents opioid deaths

This drug to prevent opioid deaths is free, and available without a prescription across Australia. So why has uptake of naloxone been slow?

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Where is Australia’s drug-fighting money going?

Australia’s drug budget heavily focuses on law enforcement over harm reduction and prevention, underscoring the need for more balanced, effective spending.

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Health over handcuffs: a public health approach to drug use

Current drug laws focus on criminalisation, causing high incarceration rates and poor outcomes. Reform is needed to prioritise harm reduction and treatment.

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Northeast India’s battle against drugs

The drug menace in India’s northeastern states has major implications for the country’s external and internal security.

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Punjab is awash in drugs the state’s police won’t stop

Instead of piecemeal efforts, the state government could follow a comprehensive strategy to combat narcotics menace.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

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Rethinking drug policy: punishment to public health

The free, over-the-counter drug that prevents opioid deaths

Where is Australia’s drug-fighting money going?

Health over handcuffs: a public health approach to drug use

Northeast India’s battle against drugs

Punjab is awash in drugs the state’s police won’t stop

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