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- Drugs
Information about drugs including fact sheets on drug use, overdose, types of drugs, gambling, health effects of addiction and getting help.
- Synthetic drugs
Synthetic drugs aim to mimic the effects of existing illicit drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy.
- Teeth and drug use
Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage.
- Drug overdose
Alcohol, medications, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies can all cause damage if an overdose is taken.
- Assessing your alcohol and drug use
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.
- Drugs, teenagers and parenting
Teenagers use drugs for similar reasons that adults do.
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation
ADF programs and research help to prevent alcohol and other drug harm.
- Pregnancy - medication, drugs and alcohol
Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm.
- Drugs, medication and birth defects
It can be dangerous for a pregnant woman to stop taking prescription drugs if she has a medical condition or becomes ill.
- How drugs affect your body
Drugs affect your body’s central nervous system. They affect how you think, feel and behave.