Change begins here.
Please consider the following questions:
Is it right that our youth have an incredibly dangerous, toxic and socially problematic drug as their only recreational option?
If there is a safer option why would we ignore and outlaw it or, even worse, stigmatise it?
Alcohol vs. cannabis: Which one is safer and therefore the responsible choice?
If you have ever pondered these questions before, or having read the above are now doing so, GOOD! We hope we can help you find some answers to empower you to make the responsible choice for yourself, your family and our society.
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The Big C
Alcohol and cancer. What have the two got to do with each other? Way too much, which begs the question why do we have so many ‘Cancer’ related charities, searching for the cause of cancer. Let’s start with grog. Now I’ve mentioned the word ‘causative’ before in these posts. The word means basically ‘the cause […]
Who says the War on Drugs is a failure?
You’d be suprised. Ex-presidents of Mexico, Columbia and Brazil do. So does the former Secretary General of the UN, amongst others. Global drug policy is an interesting anomaly really. I say anomaly because it is truly a realm where the normal adherence to best practices, consideration of latest research and advice of experts in relative […]
Cannabis Effects 101
Before anyone says it, I know, OK? Yes I understand that I have given ample evidence of the negative effects and harms related to alcohol use. I’m also aware that there has been a distinct absence of the counter point to this debate on the behalf of cannabis. Just let me explain why… The thing […]
A couple of quiet ones aye?
We’ve all experienced the effects of alcohol on a night out. Sometimes it really raises the night up to greater heights and we end up having a top night. HOWEVER… How many of us have seen the effects of alcohol on a bunch of young drinkers? Words that come to me, both from my personal […]
So, you’re one of them huh?
Well it depends what you mean by them, doesn’t it? I recently had an interaction that made me reflect on our common perspectives on drug use. A friend of mine, who is well aware that I don’t drink and rarely partake of any drugs other than caffeine, expressed his suprise that I was interested in […]
It’s illegal isn’t it?
*NOTE: Whilst medical cannabis has been legalised federally, this does not mean cannabis is legal. From a doctor with prescription, yes. Growing it or buying it for personal use, NO. The information below is a general guide to state law, and should not be used as the basis of legal advice. Note that the ACT has also […]
We all know, so why don’t we know?
Alcohol makes you feel good – then bad generally. We all know that. We all also know that alcohol is bad for us, but do we really? According to the 2011 Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation’s Annual Alcohol Poll: Community Attitudes and Behaviours we generally aren’t aware of the dangers alcohol poses to our health. […]
and now a little bedtime story
Although I still believe that marihuana is not harmless, I am convinced that it is one of the least dangerous, if not the least dangerous, of all psychoactive drugs, legal or illegal, recreational or medicinal. – Dr Lester Grinspoon: On Further Reconsideration, 1994 One of my children’s favourite books so happens to be John Brown, […]
The government doesn’t put out false information on drugs…EVER!
*NOTE: This post has been edited due to its author having written it after midnight. It was chock full of random stuff, and at least one reference to evidence supporting “beddie-byes”. Not a good idea. My apologies. Well I have to disagree with that. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s not because I necessarily WANT […]
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