DMWD - Don't Mess With Drugs Foundation

10/04/2026

The WHO’s updated guidelines on opioid dependence treatment and overdose prevention now include a conditional recommendation for long-acting formulations of buprenorphine as part of a major update.

The recommendations were informed by the NDARC systematic review team, which prepared evidence for discussions by the WHO Guidelines Development Group.

The full guidelines are expected to be published later this year or in early 2027. Read more here: https://www.who.int/news/item/02-04-2026-who-updates-guidelines-on-opioid-dependence-treatment-and-overdose-prevention

10/04/2026

No smoking means no va**ng.

Va**ng is banned in all areas where smoking is banned including:
- shopping centres
- public swimming pools
- public transport including buses and trains as well as train platforms and bus stops
- enclosed areas of restaurants, pubs and clubs
- commercial outdoor dining areas
and more.

A $300 on the spot fine can be issued for va**ng or smoking in a smoke-free area.
For more information on smoke-free laws, visit: www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/smoke-free-laws.aspx

For support to quit, visit iCanQuit.com.au, download the Pave app, or call the Quitline on 13 78 48 today.

06/02/2026

26/01/2026

10/11/2025

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Today we observe Remembrance Day. We will remember them.
Join us in a minute of silence at 11 am today.

06/11/2025

This month is .
The stigma around Mens Mental Health needs to end.
• Please share!
• Three times as many men as women die by su***de.
• Men aged 40-49 have the highest su***de rates in the UK3.
• Men report lower levels of life satisfaction than women.
• Men are less likely to access psychological therapies than women: only 36% of referrals to
NHS talking therapies are for men.
• Nearly three-quarters of adults who go missing are men.
• 87% of rough sleepers are men.
• Men are nearly three times as likely as women to become dependent on alcohol, and three times as likely to report frequent drug use.
• Men are more likely to be compulsorily detained (or 'sectioned') for treatment than women.

05/09/2025

The Penington Institute has released Australia's Annual Overdose Report for 2025, aligned with International Overdose Awareness Day. This occasion serves as a poignant reminder to honour those who have succumbed to overdose and to acknowledge the profound grief experienced by families and communities throughout Australia.

It is important to note that this report includes references to death and su***de, which may be distressing to some readers.

The report reveals that there were 2,272 fatal overdoses in Australia in 2023, averaging more than six deaths per day. For context, the national road toll during the same year was 1,315 deaths, underscoring the significant impact of overdose incidents.

Each statistic reflects an individual, a family, and a community grappling with the aftermath of these tragedies. These figures highlight the urgent nature of this issue, reminding us that they represent not just numbers but lives lost and futures irrevocably altered.

The report emphasizes several critical areas that require attention to address this pressing concern, urging all levels of government to:

1. Strengthen and modernize drug laws to prioritize harm reduction and public health over punitive measures.
2. Expand access to harm reduction services, treatment options, and support for individuals who use drugs.
3. Invest in evidence-based prevention initiatives that work to decrease risks and enhance community resilience before issues arise.
4. Ensure equitable responses, particularly in addressing the disproportionately adverse impacts faced by Indigenous Australians and individuals in disadvantaged communities.

The benefits of reducing overdose deaths are significant, including alleviating family grief, maintaining community cohesion, and restoring countless years of potential.

This report serves as a powerful reminder that overdose is preventable. With strong leadership, strategic investment, and a commitment to evidence-based practices, Australia has the opportunity to meaningfully decrease these alarming numbers.

Read the report here https://brnw.ch/21wVlOq

Overdose Australia’s Annual Overdose Report The 2025 edition of Australia’s Annual Overdose Report demonstrates overdose remains a national crisis, claiming the lives of over 6 Australians every day. The urgency for action remains as strong as ever. There were 2,272 overdose deaths in 2023, equi...