"Just not all ice users do that": investigating perceptions and potential harms of Australia's Ice Destroys Lives campaign in two studies.
Caitlin H DouglassElizabeth C EarlyCassandra J C WrightAnna PalmerPeter HiggsBrendan QuinnPaul M DietzeMegan S C LimPublished in: Harm reduction journal (2017)
In our study, Ice Destroys Lives was widely recognised and delivered a prevention message to young people. However, for people with a history of crystal methamphetamine use, the campaign also reinforced negative stereotypes and did not encourage help seeking. Alternative evidence-based strategies are required to reduce crystal methamphetamine-related harms.