The emergence of more than 500 new ‘legal high’ and illicit drugs in six years has prompted Bendigo Community Health Services to host a free workshop for professionals working with drug users.

Edith Cowan University senior lecturer of addiction and ethno-pharmacologist Doctor Stephen Bright will facilitate the May 31 workshop.

Anyone working in the alcohol and drugs sector, emergency services, public health and interested community members are welcome to attend.

The May 31 workshop will run from 1pm to 3pm at the La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, 121 View Street, Bendigo.

To secure a place in the free workshop click here or for more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5430 0500.