Drugs and Their Effects
Identifying that you have a drinking problem isn’t always simple, but there are some common signs and symptoms that you can look out for. With this article from Reach Out, ask yourself the questions included to find out if you should be getting help.
"During my first few weeks at uni, I found there was an expectation that a few drinks were needed to have fun. At a camp for first-year law students, all the activities and games centered around alcohol."
This article from Reach Out tells the story of one young person's experience of not drinking when everyone else around was.
What is addiction, and what is addiction to alcohol? This article from Reach Out explains in easy-to-read language.
It's easy for a few drinks to turn into too many... and for that to lead to feeling awful the next day. This article from Reach Out offers useful tips for enjoying yourself within your own limits.
It’s no secret that a big night can quickly turn into a bad night if you end up overdoing it and drinking too much. But while we all know how binge drinking leaves you feeling, figuring out the why will be more useful in the long run.
This video (with transcript) from Reach Out looks into why binge drinking happens and what you can do if you realise it's been happening to you.
What is ecstasy, and what does it do? This factsheet from Headspace answers all your questions about this drug.
This factsheet from Headspace examines Ecstasy: what it is, how it works, and what effects it might have on your mental health.
What is cocaine, and what does it do? This factsheet from Headspace answers these questions and talks about what effects cocaine can have on your mental health.
What is tobacco, and what does it do? This factsheet from Headspace will answer all your questions.
Because it is so widely used, many people don't think about alcohol as a drug. Alcohol is a drug, however, and can have an impact on our mental health.
This factsheet from Headspace looks closer at the relationship between alcohol and mental health.
Cocaine is a powerful but shortterm ‘stimulant’ that speeds up the brain. This factsheet from Headspace tells you what cocaine is, what it does, and how to stay safer.
In this booklet, you will find:
• information about the links between smoking and depression
• sources of support to quit
• what your family and friends can do to help.
You can also read the views andexperiences of people with depressionwho want to quit smoking or have quit smoking successfully. These personal experiences were collected from members of blueVoices (beyondblue’s national reference group).
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