Beyond the High:

What we Need to Know About Party Drugs

This webinar aims to educate participants on recognizing common party drugs, assessing symptoms, and debunking myths about drug use.
CPD HOURS: 1
Registration Year 2025/2026
 

Course Content

This webinar aims to educate participants on recognizing common party drugs, assessing symptoms, and debunking myths about drug use.

It explores current patterns of party drug use across Australia, and a discussion of four of the most commonly used illicit drugs in Australia (MDMA, ketamine, cocaine, and cannabis) using case studies to illustrate real-life scenarios of drug use, and to help recognise signs and symptoms of use and overdose.

It also explores some of the myths and misconceptions about party drug use, and discusses harm reduction and the need for open, non-judgmental discussions about drug use.

Why this session may be relevant to your work

I work in an area where people present after using drugs and I need to be able to assess the type of drug that may have been taken and ensure the safety of the client.

Learning Outcomes

In this session you will:
  • Review the pattern of party drugs use in Australia 
  • Gain an understanding of the effects of the party drugs that present most commonly
  • Assess symptoms that might occur with presentations of different substances 
  • Explore some of the myths vs realities about drug use

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Amy Gibson

BPharm GCertHlthProfEd MClinPharm
Amy is a credentialed clinical pharmacist with experience across a range of sectors including community pharmacy, corporate pharmacy operations, multidisciplinary teams, residential aged care and general practice where she is currently positioned as a practice pharmacist and manager.
As a general practice pharmacist, Amy works with GPs to enhance quality use of medicines at both a patient and practice level. She has a strong patient-centred focus and believes in empowering patients to make informed choices about their healthcare needs through education and advocacy.