The six-month pilot program will run in Canberra's CBD and enable people to have their drugs and pills tested for free within 15 minutes.
The CanTEST Health and Drug Checking Service will offer free and confidential drug testing, as well as drop-in nurse consultations offering advice on general, sexual and mental health.
Stream the latest news on COVID-19 with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022.“We know the safest option is not to take drugs and this will always be our advice to the community. However, we recognise that some people will choose to use drugs and there is a need for initiatives that reduce the harms associated with drug use," Ms Stephen-Smith said.
The clinic, located in the City Community Health Centre at 1 Moore Street, does not confiscate drugs but will offer advice and guidance on dangerous substances. “The ACT Government’s establishment of one the world’s few fixed pill testing sites is a remarkable achievement for the people of the ACT," Mr Vumbaca said.
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