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Copeland J, Frewin A & Elkins K
Sydney: National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre.
See the new National Health Service (UK) information website on the dangers of drinking.
Haber P, Lintzeris N, Proude E et al.,
Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, January 2010
UK study by Joseph Rowntree Foundation which looks at how young people obtain cannabis, January 2010
Key results of the 2007/08 New Zealand alcohol and drug use survey.
Summary available online.

In the Media

Tuesday 9 February 2010

Drug tests have snared 180 train drivers, guards, signallers, controllers and station staff under the influence of everything from cocaine to ecstasy.
Daily Telegraph

Tuesday 9 February 2010

Banning the serving of alcohol at Perth Oval is not on the cards, says Town of Vincent Mayor Nick Catania, following recent public debate over alcohol-fuelled behaviour at major sporting events.
Guardian Express

Tuesday 9 February 2010

Anger remains rife among Warrnambool liquor outlets over huge fee increases intended to curb alcohol-fuelled violence.
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