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Portugal Drug Policy

In 2001, the Portuguese Parliament enacted Law No. 30 of November 29, 2000, which decriminalised drugs. The progressive reforms decriminalised the acquisition, possession and personal use of small quantities of all psychoactive drugs. The legislation defined a small quantity to be less than a 10-day supply for personal use. Importantly, distribution and supply of drugs

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Support Services

Alcohol & Drug Information Service Phone (Sydney metro area): (02) 8382 1000 Phone (national hotline): 1800 250 015 WebChat (Available 24/7): www.yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/webchat Local intake lines  Each NSW Health local health district has a local central intake telephone line to connect people with alcohol and other drug services in that region. Albury Wodonga Health Network –

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Drugs in Prisons

Latest News NSW Cannabis Inquiry Drug Summit 2024: Uniting Church Comments Overview Australia has about 43,000 people in prisons many of whom enter prison having poorer physical and mental health in comparison to the general population (1). Furthermore, a large proportion of these prisoners have a history of alcohol, drug use and dependence in addition

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