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Medication treatments for heroin dependence include methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.

Heroin is a depressant of the central nervous system, which means it slows down brain function and particularly the control of breathing.

Counsellors, doctors and other healthcare professionals can help if you have a problem with alcohol or other drugs (AOD).

Harm reduction is about reducing the negative impact ongoing drug use can have.

GHB is a party drug that produces feelings of euphoria, confidence, relaxation and sociability. GHB is highly addictive and even a small increase in dose can cause serious effects or death.

MDMA (ecstasy) is an illegal stimulant and hallucinogenic drug that can cause stroke and heart attack.

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

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