Alter Projects

10/09/2015

Thank you to those of you who attended last night's event! It was wonderful to see so many of you there to take part in this important discussion. The packed audience was buzzing as Johann gave an impassioned and inspiring speech on why the drug war has failed and how we can better treat addicts, really highlighting some fundamental issues in our society today. And a big thank you to Greg Denham from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition for helping organise and being part of our very insightful panel discussion, featuring Fiona Patten, leader of The Australian S*x Party, Annie Madden and Dr James Rowe. All hosted by the charming John Safran - what a night! Thanks again for all of your support and stay tuned for the next Alter event.

09/09/2015

One of the greatest untold stories and the biggest myth of our time. Tonight, it's all about the failed drug war and the real causes of addiction. Looking forward to 'Chasing the Scream' author Johann Hari and guests as they expose the truth and offer a better way forward. We are nearing capacity with some tickets left via Eventbrite and a small number (cash only) put aside on the door - see you soon x

02/09/2015

Join the debate! Are the causes of addiction what we have been told? Is it time to end the insane 'war on drugs'? Join Johann Hari John Safran Greg Denham, Fiona Patten Annie Madden & Dr James Rowe for this much needed community debate as we separate the myth from the facts. Last tickets here http://bit.ly/1LJMpnB

New evidence about addiction isn't just a challenge to us politically. It doesn't just force us to change our minds. It forces us to change our hearts.

31/08/2015

Dr. Stanislav Grof is one of the original founders of transpersonal psychology, psychedelic therapy and a total living legend. I am sure one day he will be as widely known as Jung or Freud. In this presentation about his book 'The Cosmic Game', Grof reveals personal anecdotes about his years of research into non-ordinary consciousness, his personal spiritual journey and more. It never fails to blow my mind. If you are interested in the concept of non-dualism then this is a great starting point..

31/08/2015

R.I.P. Oliver Sachs :(

Author who also wrote The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat revealed in February that he was in the late stages of terminal cancer

30/08/2015

Interesting ideas from Marc Lewis who believes addiction is not a disease..

Lewis, famous for detailing his own years of drug addiction in a book, divides the medical profession by arguing it is a behavioural problem, not a medical affliction

30/08/2015

The end of the war on drugs - Johann Hari on ABC Late Night Live - why the so called war on drugs has been created for different reasons than we have been told on our TV screens..compelling listening.

100 years after drugs were first banned, is it time to terminate the global war on drugs?

29/08/2015

Very excited to announce that the awesome John Safran will be our MC and panel facilitator for the Johann Hari event on September 9th. The panel will include The Australian S*x Party leader, Fiona Patten, Greg Denham from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, Annie Madden from AIVL and Dr James Rowe - very much looking forward to this community debate. Tickets available via http://bit.ly/1IaLYhe

28/08/2015

Say what? checking our 'papers' on the street you say..?

Australian Border Force is securing Melbourne's borders.

28/08/2015

Quick update about Johann Hari event - the initial release of tickets SOLD OUT yesterday so we have added the final round of tickets - get them whilst you can!

26/08/2015

Please join the discussion about a topic that has affected most of us at some point in our lives. Joining the community panel discussion after Johann's talk will be Fiona Patten from the The Australian S*x Party, Greg Dehham from Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, Annie Madden from AIVL and Dr James Rowe. Plenty of Q&A for you to get involved with so what are you waiting for? There are a couple of early bird tickets left so go get em'! Tickets available here http://bit.ly/1IaLYhe

25/08/2015

It seems that we are only just discovering the true nature of addiction and it's not what we thought it was... join Johann Hari LIVE in Melbourne, September 9th, to delve deeper. We have just released a final 20 early bird tickets here http://bit.ly/1IaLYhe

What really causes addiction -- to everything from co***ne to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do -- and if there m…