Nitazenes can be up to 50 times stronger than fentanyl. They’re not yet common in Australia, so now’s the time to implement policies to reduce their harm and limit their uptake.
While fentanyl is yet to markedly impact Australia, the North American opioid crisis shows us how bad it can get, and urgent action is needed now.
There's growing evidence that an escape from underlying physical or emotional pain is a common driver of many opioid overdoses.
Melbourne is set to get its second safe injecting facility, but objections to them continue to overshadow the enormous public health gains made.
Maintaining or expanding addiction services is vital if we’re to avert a syndemic of opioid overdoses and COVID-19.
Treatments for opioid dependence, such as methadone and buprenorphine, are effective. But some people who stand to benefit are missing out.
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