The war on drugs is a fight we don't need.
Drugs are of immense benefit to modern society and have enhanced and prolonged life.
Alcohol and other drugs are used to our benefit medicinally, socially and in religious ritual. Like fire, gas, petrol and chain saws, its better to learn how to use them safely than seek to exterminate them and those who use them. At the Winter School Conference Dinner the Inaugural Benjamin Awards highlighted the reduction in alcohol related violence by up to 88 per cent. This was achieved by this year's winner, the Local Government Community Action Project in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay. The Cunnamulla Project linked community, local and state government departments, and engaged young people in western Queensland in sporting and community activities.