Drugs A to Z

A database of evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources.

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By default results that have the highest evidence rating, and are Australia-based, are displayed first.

Alcohol: Factsheet

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.

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Benzodiazepines: Factsheet

Get accurate, up-to-date information about Benzodiazepine medications, including risks, effects and appropriate use.

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Caffeine & Energy Drinks: Factsheet

How much caffeine is safe? Learn about the immediate and long-term risks of heavy caffeine and energy drink consumption.

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Cannabis: Factsheet

Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.

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Cocaine: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about E-cigarettes and vaping.

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parentstudentteacher
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Emerging Drugs: Factsheet

Many ‘new’ drugs have arrived on the market. Learn about New and Emerging Drugs, or "legal highs", and their effects.

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GHB: Factsheet

Although little is known about the long-term effects of GHB, learn about the immediate risks and effects of consumption.

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parentstudentteacher
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Glossary

Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means?

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Hallucinogens: Factsheet

Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Heroin: Factsheet

Heroin is a highly addictive opiate. Learn about the short and long term effects and risks associated with its use.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Inhalants: Factsheet

Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.

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parentstudentteacher
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Kava: Factsheet

Learn about the immediate and long-term effects of kava consumption.

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Ketamine: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about Ketamine: What it is, its associated risks, effects and dangers.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Medicinal Cannabis: Factsheet

Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.

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parentstudentteacher
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Methamphetamine ("Ice"): Factsheet

Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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"Party Drugs"/MDMA/Ecstasy: Factsheet

Learn about the varied short and long-term effects of taking MDMA/Ecstasy, and the risks involved with its consumption.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs: Factsheet

Get accurate, up-to-date information about Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs, including risks and effects.

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parentstudentteacher
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Polydrug Use: Factsheet

Learn about the effects & risks of polydrug use: Mixing drugs or taking one drug when under the influence of another.

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Shisha: Factsheet

A factsheet on Shisha developed for young people available in English and Arabic.

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Synthetic Cannabinoids: Factsheet

Facts about synthetic cannabinoids

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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