Drug and Alcohol News - Mitch and Bill on 30MAY2024

Thursday, 30 May 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
2024 3CR Radiothon - Sound On for Solidarity

Mitch introduces a roundup of latest news and initiatives relating to Drug and Alcohol issues in Australia and discusses them with Bill.

  • Aus Alcohol Industry is suffering from less consumption than ever.
  • Driving Trials for Medical Marijuana.
  • New data indicates that Australia is projected to generate a staggering $15 billion in online gambling revenue in 2024.
  • The Victorian Statewide Action Plan - a $95 million investment in the health and wellbeing of Victorians that will save lives in the CBD, suburbs and regions – it builds on services available at the existing Medically Supervised Injecting Room.
  • $360 million over four years to expand the range of free mental health services, so that Australians get the right level of care.

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Talk on substance misuse, alcoholism and other addictions. Information on support groups is given.

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