JOY Drive

21 May 2025

Jack Freestone: GHB – Harm Reduction and Staying Safe

Health, Personal Safety, Science & Medicine, Self-Help, Society & Culture

It is known as a party drug, but GHB comes with serious risks. Jack Freestone from UNSW joins JOY Drive to unpack the rise in GHB-related overdoses, its use in sexual settings and the harm reduction strategies that could save lives.

Guest: Jack Freestone, PHD student at the Kirby Institute at UNSW and Manager of AOD Research and Development Programs at ACON

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...