Posts Tagged ‘health’

Drug education: know the facts

Drug education: know the facts

Giving young adults all the right information about illicit drugs before they experiment, according to Clinical Director of Metro North Mental Health, is the best way to reduce harm.


Low-grade ecstacy pushes users to ice

Low-grade ecstacy pushes users to ice

Ice is one of the most severe, dangerous and addictive drugs today, which has users coming back again and again.


Ramadan fasting raises health debates

Ramadan fasting raises health debates

Doctors say fasting can be harmful


Campaign against ecstasy continues

Campaign against ecstasy continues

Reducing the consumption of illicit ‘party’ drugs has been a continued yet effective fight for the Australian Government’s National Drugs Campaign (NDC) since it began in 2001. Working to reduce the use of illicit drugs amongst young Australians aged 15 to 21, the campaign has focused its attention in recent years, to increase society’s awareness [...]


Wind energy potential

Wind energy potential

The value of wind energy as a renewable resource in Australia is lost in the controversy of the gas mining boom. A closer look at this more amenable cousin of coal fired energy reveals the industry’s potential for growth and the regulatory steps required in order for it to reach this potential.


Awarness day focuses on risks of overdose

Awarness day focuses on risks of overdose

This week marks National Overdose Awareness day which is a campaign to remember those who have died from having suffered an overdose


Graduate nurses feel workload pressure

Graduate nurses feel workload pressure

Graduate nurses struggle with staff shortages and workload pressures throughout Brisbane hospitals.


A square-full of chocolate makes the study go down

A square-full of chocolate makes the study go down

A recent review of medical research has discovered that a small amount of chocolate each week can increase brain functioning.


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