Party Safe this Summer
Festival-goers will be targeted this summer as part of the Australian Government’s National Drugs Campaign to combat illicit drug use. The latest phase of the National Drugs Campaign will be promoted through the popular In the Mix website, the go-to site for the summer music festival program.
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6 December 2010
Festival-goers will be targeted this summer as part of the Gillard Government’s National Drugs Campaign to combat illicit drug use.
The latest phase of the National Drugs Campaign will be promoted through the popular In the Mix website, the go-to site for the summer music festival program.
Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon today urged those attending summer music festivals to party safely.
“With summer just around the corner, we want to remind festival-goers about the risks and harms associated with illicit drug use, especially ecstasy,” Ms Roxon said.
“Generally, illicit drug use is declining in Australia. However, ecstasy use has risen over the past decade.”
In 2007, 3.5 per cent of Australians aged over 14 years reported using ecstasy in the preceding 12 months. This means it is the second-most commonly used illicit drug after cannabis.
“The latest phase of the campaign increases the focus on information and education about the risks and harms of ecstasy use,” Ms Roxon said.
The campaign will also continue to cover other amphetamine-type stimulants including ice and cannabis.
Further advertising will roll out in early 2011 through radio, print, outdoor, online and in-venue locations to continue engagement with youth about the serious harms of illicit drug use.
People seeking information and advice about drug problems can call the national free-call line 1800 250 015 or visit the website www.australia.gov.au/drugs
For more information contact Ms Roxon’s Office (02) 6277 7220
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