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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.

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

Teenagers use drugs for similar reasons that adults do.

Alcohol, medications, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies can all cause damage if an overdose is taken.

ADF programs and research help to prevent alcohol and other drug harm.

If you are worried about your alcohol or drug use or, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for counselling, information and referral, or speak with your local doctor.

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

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

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