Drugs – Alcohol   
Alcohol
What is alcohol? Alcohol use in Australia. Alcohol and the body. Possible health benefits of alcohol? Effects of alcohol. Tolerance and dependence. Withdrawal. Treatment options. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Alcohol and other drugs. Alcohol and sex. Alcohol and social problems. Alcohol and the law. Blood alcohol concentration. Women and alcohol. Alcohol and driving. Standard drinks. Minimising the risks from drinking alcohol. How to drink less.
 
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.
 
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.
 
What is a standard drink?
What is a standard drink? Standard Drinks Guide. How much are you really drinking?  What are the problems with drinking alcohol? Low-risk drinking guidelines.
 
The facts about binge drinking - for young people
What is binge drinking? Is binge drinking harmful? Short-term effects. Long-term effects.  How big a problem is it, really? How can I avoid the risks of binge drinking? Some tips for controlling your drinking.
Drugs - Amphetamines 
Amphetamines
What are amphetamines? Amphetamine use in Australia. Effects of amphetamines. Hepatitis and HIV. Tolerance and dependence. Withdrawal. Treatment options. Amphetamines and other drugs. Pregnancy and breastfeeding. Amphetamines and driving. Amphetamines and the law. Amphetamines and social problems. Reducing the risks. What to do in a crisis.
 
The effects of amphetamines
The effects of using amphetamines. 
 
 Drugs - Cannabis 
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.
 
 Drugs – Cocaine  
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.
 
 Drugs – Ecstasy  
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.

 
Drugs – Heroin   
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.
 
Drugs – Methadone 
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).

 
Drugs –  Drug & Alcohol Services   
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
Service Contact Details, Service Description / Overview, initial contacts, Additional Information.


Drug Services Available
Alcohol and other drugs services available throughout the state of Victoria. 


Drug & Alcohol Service - Ballarat Community Health Centre
Service Contact Details, Service Description / Overview, initial contacts, Additional Information.

Needle and Syringe Program
Service Contact Details, Service Description / Overview, initial contacts, Additional Information.
 

Drugs – Tobacco  


Tobacco
What’s 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.

 
Drug use    
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.

Books on Drugs


The following list of books are available through any Central Highlands Regional Library branch. Click a books link to view its details.

613.81 IST
Is there a safe level of daily consumption of alcohol for men and women? :
recommendations regarding responsible drinking behaviour

NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL


J 362.292 PEA
Drowning our sorrows : psychological effects of alcohol abuse
PEACOCK, Nancy


362.29 MAC
When someone you love is addicted to alcohol or drugs
MACLAINE, Jim; TOWNSEND, Helen


362.292 HOS
Hosting better parties : practical tips for managing alcohol at parties
AUSTRALIAN DRUG FOUNDATION


R R362.29 TRA
Trace : a directory of alcohol and drug services in Victoria
ALCOHOL AND DRUG FOUNDATION

344.94 DRU
Drugs and the law
HEALEY, Justin

R 615.78 CAM
Australian illicit drug guide :
every person's guide to illicit drugs - their use, effects and history, treatment options and legal penalties.

CAMPBELL, Andrew

J 363.194 STO
Australian drugs info file : from alcohol and tobacco to ecstasy and heroin
STOPPARD, Miriam

J 649.4 GOO
Kids and drugs : a realistic guide for parents
GOODYER, Paula