The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Council Tas is happy to have secured the one off screening rights for the gripping new film The House I Live In, to be screened on Wednesday this week.

To be screened for one night only during Drug Action Week, the Sundance winning film tackles the issue of the failure of the war on drugs.

“This is a major film, tackling a really important issue. We are fortunate to have secured the one off screening rights for this informative new film”, ATDC Acting CEO Ella Haddad said.

“The film tells the story of the increasing prison population in the United States and the social ramifications of drugs laws in that country.

“It has a United States focus, but it still has important implications for Australia and promises to be very informative and compelling.” Ms Haddad said.

“It is also fitting that the film is being shown during Drug Action Week – a national week of events raising awareness about issues associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.”

There will be close to 30 Drug Action Week events around Tasmania this year, focussing on reducing the harms associated with drug and alcohol use, and highlighting the achievements of the dedicated individuals who work in the sector to reduce those harms.

Details of the screening are:

Wednesday 19 June 2013
6pm
The State Cinema
North Hobart
Tickets are on sale for $5.

More information on the film is available at: www.thehouseilivein.org

2013 Tasmanian ATOD Sector Awards ceremony

17 June 2013

The 2013 Tasmanian Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Sector Awards will be presented by the Minister for Health, Michelle O’Byrne MP at Parliament House this afternoon.

The Awards, in their second year, recognise, promote and reward outstanding practice in the alcohol, tobacco and other drugs field in Tasmania.

There are four award categories, recognising the breadth of work in this field:

1. The Excellence in ATOD Award
Recognising the outstanding work of an individual worker or manager in the field.

2. The Early Career Award
Recognising excellent work performed by someone within the first two years of their career in the field.
3. The Outstanding Contributions Award
Recognising the work of someone who may not necessarily work directly in the ATOD sector, but whose activity plays an important and positive role in the work the sector undertakes.

4. The Emerging Researcher Award
Recognising the importance of quality, evidence based research in the area of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
ATDC Acting CEO Ella Haddad