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Drugs Alcohol
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Alcohol |
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Drink spiking - for workers What is drink spiking? Is it legal? Why should we be concerned? What are the dangers? What drugs are used? Safety strategies: what you can do. |
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Drink spiking: why it's not funny - for young people What is drink spiking? Is it legal? Should I be concerned? What are the dangers of drink spiking? What drugs are used? How will I know if my drink has been spiked? Reducing the risks. How to avoid drink spiking. Drink spiking is serious. |
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What is a
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The facts about binge drinking - for young people |
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Drugs - Amphetamines
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Amphetamines |
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The effects of amphetamines |
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Cannabis What is cannabis? Cannabis use in Australia. Cannabis use in context. Medicinal use of cannabis. Effects of cannabis. Cannabis and psychosis. Tolerance and dependence. Withdrawal. Treatment options. Cannabis and other drugs. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Cannabis and driving. Cannabis and the law. Cannabis and social problems. Reducing the risks. Information on cutting down or quitting. |
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Drugs Cocaine
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Cocaine What is cocaine? Cocaine use in Australia. Effects of cocaine. Dangers in method of use Cocaine and other drugs. Tolerance and dependence. Withdrawal. Treatment options. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Cocaine and the law. Cocaine and driving. Cocaine and social problems. Reducing the risks. What to do in a crisis. |
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Drugs Ecstasy
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Ecstasy What is ecstasy? Ecstasy use in Australia Effects: immediate and long-term. Guidelines for safer dancing Ecstasy, HIV and hepatitis. Ecstasy and unsafe sex. Pregnancy. Ecstasy and other drugs. Tolerance and dependence. Treatment options. Ecstasy and the law. Ecstasy and driving. Social and other problems. Reducing the risks. What to do in a crisis. |
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Drugs Heroin |
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Heroin What is heroin? Heroin use in Australia Effects: Immediate, short-term and long-term. Hepatitis and HIV. Heroin and other drugs. Tolerance and dependence. Withdrawal. Treatment options. Support during treatment. Pregnancy. Heroin and driving. Heroin and the law. Reducing the risks. What to do in a drug crisis. |
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Drugs Methadone |
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Methadone What is methadone? The advantages of treatment. Effects. Methadone and other drugs. Overdose and other dangers. Pregnancy. The law. Methadone and driving. Further information (for users). |
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Drugs Drug & Alcohol Services
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Adult Withdrawal Service Service Contact Details, Service Description / Overview, initial contacts, Additional Information. Post Withdrawal Linkage Support - Uniting Care Facilitates follow up, referral and support for people who have withdrawn from alcohol and/or other drugs to reduce the risk of relapse. Provides: Service Contact Details, Service Description / Overview, initial contacts, Additional Information.
Drink/Driver Program |
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Tobacco Whats in cigarette smoke? Effects: Immediate and long-term. Benefits of quitting. Facts on Tobacco, Death rates History of Tobacco, Smoking Rates, Deaths From Smoking. Why People Smoke, What People Smoke? Regulating Tobacco. Quitting Deciding to Quit, Getting Ready to Quit, Quitting, Staying a Non-smoker, Coping with Setbacks, Helping Others Quit. Quitline Help Getting in Contact with the Quitline, and other information about Quitline. |
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Drug use
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Information on drug use in Australia Who uses drugs? Harm caused by drugs Classifying drugs Classifying by legal status Classifying by effects. The facts about illicit drugs Teenage drug use, Obtaining drugs, Drugs and property crime, Hospitalisations, The cost to our community, Drug deaths. Warning Signs How will you know if your teenager is trying drugs? Know Drugs This page outlines examples of various drugs, their street names (which change over time and have differing use across Australia), symptoms of use and some of the potential consequences. |
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Books on Drugs
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