Paul Dillon
Paul Dillon has been working in alcohol and other drug (AOD) field for almost 30 years and has worked in the club health area for much of that time. He has been involved in a range of research projects investigating the use of ecstasy/MDMA, ketamine and GHB and was an investigator on a WHO study examining cocaine use in Australia. Though his own business, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) he has been contracted by many club owners and promoters to assist in the development of AOD policies and procedures. He has also written information resources for those who use drugs in nightlife spaces, as well as for those who work in the industry.
Paul’s presentation will describe his drug education program that encompasses more than 200 Australian schools and 120,000 young people. Using a harm reduction approach and emphasising the importance of planning ahead, students are provided age-appropriate information on a range of alcohol and other drug topics. Paul has developed an active social media presence as well as blogs and a series of podcasts to promote key safety messages about drugs and nighttime.
