What’s the Real Story with the Drug ICE? (Mornington)

4th August 2015

What’s the Real Story with the Drug ICE? (Mornington)

First in a series of free public forums dispelling some of the common myths around ICE, this also provided tangible steps when dealing with addiction

Many communities around the state, particularly rural communities have experienced an alarming rise in the use of the drug ICE, with a resultant increase in associated crime and antisocial behavior.

Peninsula Voice, in response to mainstream media creating hysteria around the impact of this drug and its effects on the community, has assembled an expert panel from state policing, academic research, public health and addiction service providers, to rationally discuss substance abuse and addiction more generally. When armed with real facts and a greater understanding, individuals and community can effect meaningful and long-term change.

Victorian Police Assistant Commissioner, Stephen Fontana delivered a powerful assessment of the state drug culture and the influence of this culture through biker gangs and organized crime. Professor Stephen Bright provided his insights on the emergence of synthetic drugs along with providing a sensible assessment of the available support services. Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) Julie Rae, provided information on how this environment can change powered by better information. Victorian Alcohol and Other Drugs Manager David Kelly also provided advice on available local resources and support services.

Local mother of four Kerrie Knight told her heartbreaking story of her eldest child who suffered with an Ice addiction for most of her teenage years. Alarmingly, Kerrie told the audience you could have the drug Ice delivered to your door faster than a local pizza. This harrowing tale gave a sobering example of what can happen without awareness and support from family and the community.

This forum was directed towards families with a view to provide education and general awareness of the drug Ice and other drugs. Research statistics on addiction clearly show it is the secure family unit which provides the most effective safety net support for an addicted person’s road to recovery.

PARTICIPANTS: 430

Thank you to our Event Partners for the evening

Mornington Peninsula Shire Logo     Monash Health logo     Family Drug Support     Australian Drug Foundation    

 

Victorian Alcohol and Other Drugs Association

    The Peninsula School     St Peter’s Anglican Church logo      St Mark’s Uniting Church logo     St Macartan Catholic Church logo     Mornington Church of Christ logo     Mornington Community Information and Support Centre logo

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Some great material from the event