Wollongong is the third most affected area for reported incidents of drink spiking in the state according to a recent BOSCAR report, with local victims calling for more to be done to stop the crime. The rise of drink spiking in Illawarra clubs and pubs has been documented via social media in recent years, with residents of the region taking to online platforms to share their experiences. Via the Wollongong Students Buy and Sell Facebook page: Credit: Emily Thompson Anonymous post Credit: Effy Costigan Credit: Kyle-James Kinlay However drugged beverages aren’t the only way locals are…
Author: Hannah Hopkins
With festival season in full swing, many are calling for the implementation of pill testing services throughout NSW in an attempt to create a safer experience for festival goers. The divisive topic of pill testing has continued to gain traction, with many hoping to avoid the number of drug related casualties seen throughout last year’s festival season. Program lead of peer-run drug harm reduction service DanceWize, Erica Franklin, says the importance of pill testing lies in harm reduction. ‘’If we had on site drug testing for patrons, what it would do for wellbeing would be massive,’’ Miss Franklin said. ‘’It…