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Partying at schoolies week can be fun, but you need to be aware of the risks, which can include accidents, robbery, violence and sexual assault...
The size of a standard drink can vary according to the type of alcohol...
The drug ice, is a stimulant with a high risk of addiction if it used regularly...
Tranquillisers are highly addictive and should only be used for certain conditions in a short-term or emergency situation...
Cannabis has many harmful effects on health...
Heroin is a depressant of the central nervous system, which means it slows down brain function and particularly the control of breathing...
Medication treatments for heroin dependence include methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone...
Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the brain and nervous system...
We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy? Research shows that people who exercise regularly have...
All children are eventually exposed to drugs ‒ prescription medication, alcohol and tobacco, and sometimes illegal drugs too ‒ or to messages about drugs...