Drugs and Their Effects
If you’re a regular or heavy drinker, it can be dangerous to reduce or quit alcohol on your own. Learn about how to reduce your intake of alcohol safely with this factsheet from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
What are inhalants, and do young people use them? What kind of effects can inhalant use have on a young person's health and wellbeing? Find out more in this article from the Australian Drug Foundation.
What are volatile inhalants and what do you need to know about them? Learn about these chemicals in this factsheet from NDARC.
There are different medications available that can help people who are experiencing alcohol dependence (sometimes called addiction). Learn about these medications, and how to know if they're right for you, in this article from the Australian Drug Foudation.
What are inhalants, how are they used, and what do they do? Learn about this type of drug with this factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation.
Learn about inhalants with this quick summary: What they are, what they're called, and what they do.
What kind of help is available for ice, and what can you expect from the different options? This factsheet explores the treatment types for methamphetamine (ice) use.
This factsheet explores what inhalants are, how many young people have used them, and what the effects of inhalants are.
Moreton Group Medical Services operates a mobile clinic that helps remove barriers to accessing healthcare. We take Doctors to the patients providing bulk billed access. Our Doctors understand that access to healthcare can be blocked due to circumstances beyond the control of patient seeking support.
The Australian Secondary School Students Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey is Australia’s largest national survey of adolescent substance use. The survey has been running since 1984 and the 2022-2023 survey results have recently been released. The data help us get a better picture of young Australian’s substance use and how this has changed over time.
How has Australian students’ drinking, vaping, and illicit substance use changed over time?
Medications can treat and cure many health conditions and diseases, as well as help us manage pain and discomfort. Some can be purchased over-the-counter at supermarkets and pharmacies – like paracetamol (Panadol) - while others need a prescription from a doctor. But even though medications are commonly used by many Australians, they still carry some risk.
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