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Drug Action Week

Each year, Drug Action Week (22-28 June) aims to raise awareness of alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues affecting Australians, and to draw attention to the efforts of AOD workers in the health and community sectors.

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Drugs: the cold, hard facts

Speed
The drug: speed refers to amphetamines which stir up the central nervous system. It generally comes in powder form which is then snorted, eaten...

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The facts about "ice"

"Ice" is a street name for crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride, which is a powerful, synthetic stimulant drug. Ice often appears as large, transparent and...

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Amphetamines: a factsheet

What are amphetamines?
Amphetamines are a groups of drugs that are stimulants, which means that they speed up the messages going to and from the brain. In...

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Cannabis - a factsheet

What is cannabis?
Cannabis comes from a plant called Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis, hashish and hashish oil all come from different parts of the plant. Each is a...

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Treatments for drug dependency

Drug dependence is treatable. With the help of treatments targeting
individual needs and concerns, people can control their drug taking behaviour
and live...

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World's first cannabis pill?

The privately-held Dutch drug company Echo Pharmaceuticals expects to sell the world's first cannabis pill within five years, targeting a 4 billion euro ($5.85...

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Club drugs

Nightclubs, dance parties, raves and other events have become popular as venues for people to share their interest in particular types of music or dancing, to...

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Drugs and their effects

Australia is a drug-using society. The most common drugs used are alcohol, coffee, nicotine and various medications. Less commonly used are illegal drugs such...

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Khat factsheet

What is it?

Khat is a leafy green shrub that can grow to tree size. The leaves of the khat plant are chewed for their amphetamine-like stimulant effects....

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Cocaine Factsheet

What is cocaine?
Cocaine belongs to a group of drugs known as 'stimulants'. Stimulants speed up the activity of the central nervous system ‑ the...

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Veterinarian drug helps fight depression

New research has found that the veterinarian drug ketamine hydrochloride when used experimentally relieves symptoms of depression and suicidal tendencies...

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Teens getting drunk from vodka-soaked tampons?

According to a report by the US' KPHO News, teens are utilising vodka-soaked tampons to get drunk, potentially risking their health.

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Darren Aronofsky's horrifying anti-meth ads

Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky has produced four horrifying new anti-meth ads.

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Men and addiction: know the facts

We all like a drink every now and then, and some of us may make occasional use of recreational drugs, or play the odd game of cards. We all have our vices, and...

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Mitch Winehouse's campaign continues

Amy Winehouse's father Mitch is to meet with British government officials on Thursday as he steps up his campaign for a rehabilitation clinic in his daughter's...

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Alcohol more dangerous than heroin: study

British researchers have determined that alcohol is more dangerous than illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine.

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Students buying 'smart drugs' online

growing number of students are buying "smart drugs" to improve their performance, a UK professor has warned.

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New weight-loss drug targets body

Sydney researchers have developed a new weight-loss drug that they claim can help you lose weight more effectively by targeting the body, rather than the brain.

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Chroming - a factsheet

What are inhalants?
Inhalants are a range of chemical products, usually regular household items, that are inhaled to produce a high feeling. Most inhalants...

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Ecstasy - a factsheet

What is it?
Ecstasy, or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a 'psychedelic amphetamine' - it has properties of both hallucinogen and amphetamine drugs....

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