The North Coast Primary Health Network in conjunction with the Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation are running an education program for health workers, general practitioners and the community on the current crystal methamphetamine epidemic.
Project officer Sam Booker is visiting general practices in the Northern Rivers with advice on recognising and managing patients whose lives are destroyed by this highly addictive drug.
While less than 25% of users develop dependence, the time to become addicted can be as little as a few months and much faster than either heroin or alcohol.
For further information about future educational events contact Sam Booker,
