This review was written for the Australian Drug Foundation in December, 2008

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Review
George Aranda, Information Officer, DrugInfo Clearinghouse, Australian Drug Foundation

Benzodiazepine and pharmaceutical opioid misuse and their relationship to crime: An  examination of illicit prescription drug markets in Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin
Fry C, Smith B, Bruno R, O’Keefe B & Miller P 2007
NDLERF Monograph series, no. 21,Hobart: National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund

This report offers a review of facts, issues and future directions relating to the abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines and pharmaceutical drugs and their relationship to crime in Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin. The research, funded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, is based on interviews with people personally affected by drug misuse and abuse, and individuals working in the law enforcement and health sectors.