Drug checking

Drug checking – What can Australia’s Victoria learn from Canada’s Victoria?

November 25, 20240 min read

Drug checking: What can Australia’s Victoria learn from Canada’s Victoria? was hosted by the Social Equity Research Centre, RMIT University, and Co-hosted by the Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Harm Reduction Victoria, Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association, Yarra Drug and Health Forum and the Victorian Substance Use Research Forum.

In case you missed it, Professor Chris Gill from Victoria, BC, Canada talks about his experiences heading up the chemistry component of Victoria’s Substance drug-checking service, followed by a panel discussion with Chris Gill, Jenn Schumann, Nick Kent, Stephanie Tzanetis, Malcolm McLeod and Sarah Hiley.

Dr. Monica Barratt is a leading expert in the field of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) research. With over 15 years of experience, Monica has made significant contributions to understanding the social and public health implications of drug use. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and drug use, aiming to inform evidence-based policy and practice.

Monica Barratt

Dr. Monica Barratt is a leading expert in the field of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) research. With over 15 years of experience, Monica has made significant contributions to understanding the social and public health implications of drug use. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and drug use, aiming to inform evidence-based policy and practice.

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