IFDS Day 2024 Media Release

In addition, families wanted to see resources allocated to harm reduction strategies by a factor of almost 7:1 when compared to law enforcement strategies The reality being experienced by families from the extraordinarily harmful legal consequences of drug use resulted in families overwhelmingly supporting the legalisation of cannabis and strongly supporting the decriminalisation of all currently illicit drugs. Furthermore, it is also clear that families often try tough love approaches (60%) when trying to deal with drug and alcohol issu es with family members but find them to be ineffective and problematic. As a result, families become far more in favour of strategies that encourage connection and coping (86%), with as few as 10% continuing to support tough love approaches. Mr Trimingham said – “It is definitely tim e for these voices to be heard and for change to happen. Families are demanding reform and governments simply need to start listening” Mr Trimingham also wanted to thank the man y sponsors an d supporters that are helping with International Family Drug Support Day and supporting families. For more information about International Family Drug Support Day please visit: International Family Drug Support Day For further information, please contact: Mr Tony Trimingham Founder & CEO Family Drug Support 0412 414 444 About Family Drug Support • Established by Tony Trimingham in 1997, Family Drug Support (FDS) has contact with over 25,000 families every year. • FDS provides 24/7 support (Phone: 1300 368186), education and information courses, online support and regular support groups in capital cities and a growing number of regional centres. • For more information, visit: www.fds.org.au FDS would like to thank our major sponsor: