One Australian state is set to introduce pill testing, with partygoers in nightlife spots and at music festivals able to have their drugs checked as part of a 'harm minimisation' approach.
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath announced the move on Saturday, paving the way for revellers to have drugs checked for potentially dangerous substances.
Protocols around the operation of pill testing services are still being developed by the government, as it also looks to find a provider to carry out a trial. Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath has announced the state will introduce pill testing. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Josh Woning"It is important to note that pill testing services do not promote that drugs are safe, however they are among a suite of options that can positively affect outcomes regarding illicit drug use.
"Drug testers can also influence a drug taker's behaviour, making them more likely to dispose of substances, decrease the amount they take, tell their peers and be more likely to seek help if they or others are experiencing adverse effects."
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