For general media inquiries relating to alcohol and other drugs, including statistics, treatment and education please contact:

Paul Aiken Media Manager Tel: (03) 9384 8867 Mob: 0435 875 818 Email:

ReGen can provide expert comment on:

• Causes, affects and treatment of alcohol and other drugs (AOD)
• Drug trends
• AOD use and its impact on families and friends
• Alcohol withdrawal and rehabilitation programs
• Programs and services available to people with AOD issues and their families and friends
• The stigmatisation of people who use AOD including myths and stereotypes
• Social, education and employment issues for people with AOD issues
• Drink and drug driving
• Brief interventions for people apprehended with cannabis or other drugs for personal use
• Needle & syringe programs, medically supervised injecting centres, opioid replacement therapies/ pharmacotherapy, peer-administered naloxone
• Online service delivery and social media
• Budget and funding issues
• Government policy

Media spokespeople

Further information on Media Spokespeople is available here