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Calls for stricter Government action on Gambling ads continue

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Gambling advertising remains an issue across the country with most Australians saying they want the government to take stronger action to decrease the influence of betting companies.   Image: Image: Supplied/ Noah Secomb Produced By: Noah Secomb Featured In Story: Rory Spreckley- Office for Problem Gambling, South Australia Government, and Kylea Tink – Independent MP …

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Research presents promising new treatment plan for nicotine addiction

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The results of a recent clinical trial has found a potential new treatment option for nicotine addiction, and it’s available at pharmacies. The study, led by Monash University… found smokers treated with both varenicline (Champix) and nicotine lozenges had an 84% higher chance of quitting than those taking varenicline alone. Smokers are advised to consult …

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Victoria state government rejects second supervised injecting room

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Today the state government of Victoria decided against a supervised injecting room in Melbourne. Despite findings highlighting a clear need, the government announced that it will not proceed with the facility, opting instead for a $95 million dollar Statewide Action Plan. Injecting rooms are safe space for drug addiction suffers to inject dependent drugs in …

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ACT Advocates Call for Expunged Records Following New Drug Legislation

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Over the weekend, The ACT’s new legislation decriminalizing drugs for personal use came into effect. Under the new legislation, anyone found with small quantities of illicit drugs will be subject to fines or diverted to health education, rather than face criminal charges. Health advocates are urging the ACT government to go one step further and …

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Australia’s urgent need for stronger online gambling laws

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Australia’s online gambling laws are among the weakest worldwide, enabling the gambling industry to exploit loopholes and groom young individuals through gambling games. The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s has seen the urgent need for action. Calling on the Australian government to place laws to help reduce exposure to gambling. We spoke to the chief executive …

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