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Information about drugs including fact sheets on drug use, overdose, types of drugs, gambling, health effects of addiction and getting help.

Synthetic drugs aim to mimic the effects of existing illicit drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy.

Teenagers use drugs for similar reasons that adults do.

The long-term effects of stroke depend on which part of the brain was damaged and by how much.

It can be dangerous for a pregnant woman to stop taking prescription drugs if she has a medical condition or becomes ill.

Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.

Drugs affect your body’s central nervous system. They affect how you think, feel and behave.

All children are eventually exposed to drugs ‒ prescription medication, alcohol and tobacco, and sometimes illegal drugs too ‒ or to messages about drugs.

Talking with your doctor or healthcare professional is an important step in getting care for issues of drug or alcohol addiction or dependence.

People who smoke should visit their dentist regularly to keep their teeth and gums healthy, and have regular oral cancer checks.