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Some Quick Points!
2October 15, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
I’m just going to give a quick summary of everything so far. – Drug use exists and is very …
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“Every young person put…
1October 15, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
“Every young person put in jail for drug use, will become one less person who can contribute his or her full potential to the future of Australia.”
Vivienne Moxham Hall, Australia21
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“For us, when we lost o…
Leave a commentOctober 12, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
“For us, when we lost our son, we did not seek sympathy, we saw the injustice and craziness of our drug laws. We wanted people to focus on that, not on our suffering.”
Marion and Brian McConnell in Australia21 Report
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Power of Friendships
Leave a commentOctober 10, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
Have you ever wondered how much influence you have on your friends? It may be more than you think. It’s …
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Hugs stop Drugs
1October 9, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
To work alongside regulation, education is important in preventing youth drug abuse. I have mentioned using revenue from taxing drugs …
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In Case Anyone is Confused..
4October 9, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
Now it may seem strange to have a campaign titled Prevent Youth Drug Abuse, yet to be arguing that drug …
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Regulating the Production of Drugs
4October 9, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
In my previous blog, I discussed how criminalisation has failed and how regulation of the drug user can be positive. …
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Criminalisation of Drugs is NOT the Answer
1October 8, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
“Our prisons are crowded with people whose lives have been ruined by dependence on these drugs…the current prohibition of illegal …
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RSD – Responsible Service of Drugs?
2October 3, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
Both drugs and alcohol can potentially be harmful to all people, not just youth. Drugs are illegal, alcohol is legal, …
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Drug Abuse – Pleasure Seeking
Leave a commentOctober 3, 2012 by preventyouthdrugabuse
As I have mentioned in my previous blogs, youth are more susceptible to addiction to illicit substances. There is no …
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