Harnessing harm reduction in Australia: An interview with the Hon. Neal Blewett

Abstract

The National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) was established in April 1985. Aiming to provide a national framework to minimize the harmful consequences of drug use, the original 3-year programme was extended to 1997. A key figure in the NCADA, Dr Neal Blewett, was interviewed to gain his perspective on the development and implementation of the Campaign over its first 10 years.

Key words:

• national policy
• harm reduction
• drug policy
• prevention
• law enforcement
• HIV prevention