Practice
Learning from the past
What have we learnt from the past in the AoD sector? How far have we come?
Do you sometimes wonder what we have learnt from the past when it comes to the alcohol and other drug sector? This short video, including some words from the CEO of our partner organisation Odyssey House Vic, looks at prohibition of substances in Australia over time. Here we see Unharm exploring A brief history of Australian Drug Laws and The Huffington Post have a look at whether prohibition is killing Australian youth.
Dr Adam Winstocks talks about our zero tolerance policy not working in this video.
Drug Policy Australia explores why prohibition does not protect our children.