Drugs activists criticise ‘stupid’ cutbacks

FUNDING for communities battling drugs has been further slashed, sparking angry reactions from activists who described government policies as “stupid”.

Community representatives will meet Drug Strategy Minister John Curran today after it emerged that their budgets will be cut by around 15% in the second half of the year.

One community representative described the cutbacks as “savage” and said they would have “major implications” on services.