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Drugs
The Australian Drug Information Network [Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)] searches a comprehensive range of quality Australian and international websites about drugs. Brief reviews assist users to identify the most relevant sites from their search results. ADIN is funded under the National Illicit Drug Strategy [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing] and managed by the Australian Drug Foundation.
To find other information on Australia's national drugs policy, the use and abuse of medications or pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, follow the links to the specific topics or resources listed below.
Updated December 2011
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Amphetamines and Hallucinogens
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Links to information on the health effects of amphetamines and hallucinogens, including ecstasy and LSD.
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Links to information on issues associated with cannabis or marijuana use, including the health effects of using cannabis.
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Links to information on the health effects of using cocaine.
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Links to information on drugs in sport, including drug screening.
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Links to information about drug overdose, including overdoses related to illegal and recreational drugs or medicines.
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Links to information on the potential harmful effects of alcohol, smoking, drugs and other chemicals in pregnancy.
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Links to information on the health effects of using heroin.
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Links to information about the use of inhalants and petrol sniffing.
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Links to information about kava (also known as kava kava or Piper methysticum), which is used by Pacific Islanders and some Aboriginal communities as a social and ceremonial drink.
Mental Illness and Drug Addiction
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15 Resources Found
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| Title: | Illicit drug use |
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| Publisher: | Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet |
| Description: | This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in addressing the use of illicit drugs within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will also find a yarning place that provides electronic services to encourage information-sharing and collaboration. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Drug use in Victoria |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Studies provide statistics and information on the frequency of illicit drug use in Victoria and the characteristics of people in the Victorian community who use illicit (illegal) drugs. Studies cover drug-related mortality for heroin-related deaths, drug use by students in Victoria (Victorian School Students Survey) and the Illicit Drug Reporting System. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | GHB |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) is an illegal drug that acts as a nervous system depressant. It is also called grievous bodily harm (GBH) or fantasy. GHB is highly addictive. It produces feelings of euphoria, relaxation, sociability and an increased urge for sex. However, even a small increase in dose can cause serious effects or death. GHB has been used to spike drinks and as a 'date rape' drug. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Parents on drugs |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | When parents are taking illegal drugs it can mean risks to the health and well-being of their children. Most parents want to do the best they can for their children. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Domestic violence and children |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Domestic violence affects children. All children are affected emotionally by witnessing violence. Children who witness regular acts of domestic (family) violence have greater emotional and behavioural problems than other children. Some of the immediate effects may include nightmares, anxiety, withdrawal and bedwetting. |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Addiction - when you just can't stop |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | 'Addiction' is a word that usually refers to drugs. Sometimes it's also called 'dependence'. When someone first starts to use drugs, it is called substance abuse. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Recreational Drug Use in Australia |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Editorial Team |
| Description: | The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) released the key findings of the latest Ecstasy and Related Drug Reporting System (EDRS) survey at its National Drug Trends Conference in Sydney earlier this month. |
| Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Title: | Safer drug use |
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| Publisher: | Inspire Foundation |
| Description: | Read this to find out about reducing/minimising the risks associated with taking drugs. |
| Date: | Sep 2010 |
| Title: | Breastfeeding and Drugs |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information on the effects of using drugs or medicines while breastfeeding. |
| Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Title: | GHB (fantasy): what is it? - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) is also known as fantasy, grievous bodily harm and liquid ecstasy. |
| Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Title: | Benzodiazepines: what are they? - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Benzodiazepines ('benzos') are also known as minor tranquillisers. |
| Date: | Sep 2006 |
| Title: | Drug Overdose |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information about drug overdose, including overdoses related to illegal and recreational drugs or medicines. |
| Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Title: | Temazepam capsules: what was the problem? |
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| Publisher: | Australian Prescriber |
| Description: | Temazepam capsules were withdrawn from the Australian market in March 2004. Already front-line services are reporting a decrease in harm and misuse. |
| Date: | Jun 2004 |
| Title: | Parkinson's disease: MPTP and drug-induced Parkinson's - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | A byproduct of an illicit narcotic drug has been shown to cause the same signs and symptoms as Parkinson's disease. |
| Date: | Jul 2002 |
| Title: | HIV infection: AIDS |
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| Publisher: | Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW) |
| Description: | This page discusses HIV infections and AIDS, how it is transmitted, the symptoms, ways to avoid the transmission of HIV, and HIV tests. |
| Date: | Jul 1998 |
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