Over the past 15 years, 360Edge has been at the forefront of Australia’s response to the complex issue of methamphetamine, commonly known as ice. We’ve been privileged to partner with peak bodies, health services, and government agencies to build capacity, enhance knowledge, and create genuine change. Our CEO, Professor Nicole Lee: Australia’s leading ice expert

August 2023 The new AIHW report reanalysing a range of drug trend indicator data over the past 10 years was released this month. Since 2001 there has been yearly increases in the use of cocaine. Between 2001 and 2019, cocaine use in Australia more than tripled. In 2019, 4.2% of Australians had used cocaine in

Methamphetamine or Ice affects our brains in various ways. Therefore it can have quite a strong impact on our mental health.  The below article covers two conditions briefly – anxiety and depression. Ice and mental health: Anxiety It is common for people who use methamphetamine to experience symptoms of anxiety as a direct effect of

People intoxicated with methamphetamine are more likely to express hostility and aggression than people who are not, particularly in people who use it regularly and people who are already otherwise predisposed to violence.

Some people who have never experienced psychosis will have a psychotic episode triggered by methamphetamine use. Typically, methamphetamine induced psychosis resolves within a few days to a week after the effects of the drug wears off and the person rests and recuperates. A quiet, low stimulus environment is recommended. However, some people will have psychotic symptoms

Shorter courses of ice treatment Providing psychological treatments to people who use methamphetamine presents special challenges because of cognitive problems that affect motivation and thinking. The study of ACT showed that people who use methamphetamine stayed in treatment for an average of three sessions. This suggests that shorter courses of treatment maybe more helpful than