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

The term ‘chemsex’ was coined in the UK to describe a pattern of sexualised drug use by men who have sex with men (MSM). It’s often used by LGBTQ+ organisations and alcohol and other drug services to describe problematic drug use by gay and bisexual men and its association with “risky” sexual behaviours But how

The latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey has found Australians are using cocaine much more than a decade ago. The 2022–23 survey found that the proportion of Australians who have recently used cocaine in the past 12 months is 4.5%. That’s an 80% increase from 2016 when it was just 2.5%, and more than 200% from 2001

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