People who use drugs face unique challenges under hard lockdown. The government's support is vital
- Written by Nicole Lee, Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne) and Director at 360Edge, Curtin University
The “hard lockdown” of nine public housing towers in Melbourne has no doubt brought an array of challenges for the thousands of residents.
For people who regularly use drugs, this period could increase the risk of drug-related harms.
Recognising this, Victorian premier Daniel Andrews yesterday announced a series of support measures,...