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How to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm in our community
Australia has long been recognised as a drug taking society. The
landmark Senate Report in 1981, chaired by then Senator Dr Peter Baume
painted a stark picture of the way excessive alcohol and prescription
drug consumption impacted on the lives of all Australians. With the
exception of our efforts to curb drink driving, we appear to have
achieved little in the way we use and misuse alcohol. The estimated cost
of alcohol related problems now stands at a staggering $36 billion per
year.
The economic impact of all other drugs (excluding tobacco) is in
comparison, modest at $6 billion. Communities throughout Australia are
increasingly concerned about the problems posed by excessive alcohol and
drug fuelled violence. Many communities and businesses have taken
action in an effort to reduce alcohol and drug related harm. Efforts at
the national level to tackle our excessive alcohol consumption have been
limited and poorly coordinated.
Building our effectiveness to advocate for better public policy from
local, state and federal governments is increasingly seen as important
for communities to ‘take back the streets’ and turn around the level of
alcohol and drug-fueled violence.
Confirmed keynote speakers:
Paul Dillon, Author of Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs and founder of Drug and Alcohol Research Training Australia
Chris Raine, Founder of "Hello Sunday Morning" and recipient of Young Queenslander of the Year 2011.
More speakers to be announced soon!
This seminar will examine:
- The problems of alcohol and drug related harm in communities
- The role of marketing in alcohol use
- Community advocacy and action for better alcohol-related policy
- A range of community based initiatives to tackle alcohol related harm including those in Indigenous communities.
Event date: Thursday 19th of April 2012
Place: Surfair on Marcoola Beach
Registrations will open in December 2011.
Guarantee your seat prior, by sending an email to events@focushealth.com.au.
Tickets: $95 and a limited number of concession tickets available.
To book go to www.focushealth.com.au
Sponsorship & Trade Exhibition opportunities are available,
contact FOCUS Health on 07 5443 2100.
Below is the Program for the day.
Pills Powder Plonk program (274 KB)
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