Prescription medication dependence is a medical condition that can happen to a family member, work colleague, friend, neighbour or to you.
We prevent the harms associated with prescription medications through raising awareness, engagement and advocacy.
Awareness |
_____ We increase awareness about the harms associated with prescription medication use Find out more. |
Engagement |
_____ We promote consumer-centered education for health professionals and increase consumer-engagement. Find out more. |
Advocacy |
_____ We drive and shape policy solutions to prevent prescription medication related harms.Find out more. |
We amplify the voices of those personally affected.
Every day in Australia, three people die due to opioid use. The majority of these deaths are due to prescription medications such as oxycodone and codeine.
Our ambassadors and community advocates have been heard across national and state media such as on The Project, ABC 7:30 and Triple J Hack.
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News and events
Keep up-to-date with new developments and upcoming ScriptWise events such as community events in Prevention Week or as part of our One Too Many initiative.
One Too Many Event - Bairnsdale |
_____Join the discussion about how to reduce prescription medication harms in Bairnsdale. Find out more and RSVP here. |
One Too Many Event - Traralgon |
_____ Join the discussion about how to reduce prescription medication harms in Traralgon.Find out more and RSVP here. |
Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference |
_____ The Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference will be held from May 13-15 on the Gold Coast. Find out more here. |