Drug risk dangers not known
Recent research commissioned by the Australian Department of Health has highlighted the lack of knowledge of the dangers of illicit drugs.
Cannabis was seen as the least dangerous illicit drug.
Ecstasy, LSD and Speed were seen as "fun" drugs and being less dangerous than other illicit drugs.
Heroin and Cocaine were seen as the most dangerous illicit drugs.
However, emerging scientific evidence is that ecstasy, which effects the brain function, may lead to a future avalanche of Alzheimer's disease.
(Source: Sydney Morning Herald 23/6/03)
DRUG ADVISORY COUNCIL COMMENTS-
Inaccurate ideas of a drug, affects its acceptance and increases use.
Cannabis the most widely used illicit drug in Australia is proven to induce cancer, psychosis, paranoia, supression of the Immune system, schizophrenia, maniac depression and other problems.
As well as Alzheimer's disease, party drugs like ecstasy, LSD and Speed induce Parkinson's disease, severe brain toxicity, violent mood swings, hallucinations, uncontrolled violence and other problems.
Heroin and Cocaine are the leading cause of illicit drug deaths, shortened lives and permanently damaged human organs.
Truthful information is essential in reducing illicit drug use.
THE DRUG ADVISORY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS-
More detoxification & rehabilitation that gets illicit drug users drug free.
Court ordered and supervised detoxification & rehabilitation.
Less illicit drug users, drug pushers and drug related crimes.
11/2003
