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  1. Cannabis (marijuana)

    Cannabis has many harmful effects on health.

  2. Medicinal cannabis

    Medicinal cannabis is a legal, high quality medicine that can be prescribed for people by their doctor.

  3. Drug use in Victoria

    Surveys provide information about drug use and the characteristics of people who use drugs in Victoria and Australia.

  4. Synthetic drugs

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

  5. Drugs, teenagers and parenting

    Teenagers use drugs for similar reasons that adults do.

  6. Psychedelics

    Psychedelics also known as Hallucinogens target specific centres of the brain to alter its understanding of sensory input.

  7. Ice (crystal methamphetamine)

    The drug ice, is a stimulant with a high risk of addiction if it used regularly.

  8. Teeth and drug use

    Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage.

  9. How drugs affect your body

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

  10. Eyes - Charles Bonnet syndrome

    Many people who suffer from Charles Bonnet syndrome do not consult their doctor out of fear and embarrassment, as hallucinations are associated with mental illness.

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