❓ Hon. Sophia Moermond asks the Minister for Health about research linking methamphetamine use to Parkinson's disease and how this risk is included in education programs. The Minister acknowledges awareness of the research and highlights existing resources on methamphetamine-related health risks.
AnsweredQoN 1566Legislative Council
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METHAMPHETAMINE
1566. Hon SOPHIA MOERMOND to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I
refer the minister to research linking methamphetamine use and increased risk
for the early onset and development of Parkinson's disease and
parkinsonism.
(1) Is the minister aware of the research linking
methamphetamine use to Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism?
(2) How is the
risk to methamphetamine users developing these conditions and other diseases included
in current education programs about methamphetamine use?
1566. Hon SOPHIA MOERMOND to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I
refer the minister to research linking methamphetamine use and increased risk
for the early onset and development of Parkinson's disease and
parkinsonism.
(1) Is the minister aware of the research linking
methamphetamine use to Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism?
(2) How is the
risk to methamphetamine users developing these conditions and other diseases included
in current education programs about methamphetamine use?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The state
government continuously monitors national and international research and data
related to the impact of alcohol and other
drug use on individuals, families and the broader Western Australian community.
(2) The Mental
Health Commission's Drug Aware program has developed a range of
resources that outline the health risks associated with methamphetamine use.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1) The state
government continuously monitors national and international research and data
related to the impact of alcohol and other
drug use on individuals, families and the broader Western Australian community.
(2) The Mental
Health Commission's Drug Aware program has developed a range of
resources that outline the health risks associated with methamphetamine use.
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