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As a parent or guardian, it is normal to feel responsible for your child’s life and the decisions they make. This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice looks at various ways that you can influence your family and reduce the risk of the negative impacts of methamphetamine use for your children.

How many people in Australia use methamphetamine? This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice looks at recent (2021) and long-term data to try to answer the question.

This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice looks at the mental health impacts of crystal methamphetamine (ice), including:

• the short-term effects
• the come-down
• signs and symptoms of mental health problems
• where to start when looking for support.

This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice looks into what happens if you use crystal methamphetamine (Ice) with other drugs.

It provides information on why people might choose to mix ice with other drugs, and what could happen when ice is mixed with drugs of certain kinds.

From 1 February 2018, medicines containing codeine will no longer be available without a prescription.

This factsheet from AIVL explores what has changed, which medicines are effected, and detail about how to change over medicines or access affected medicines after the date.

This fact sheet from Harm Reduction Australia examines pill testing: What it is, how it works, and any benefits and downsides to the practice.

The factsheet begins:

The overarching aim of pill testing is to provide a direct health service to save lives by:

1. Providing the opportunity for people to be informed and consider a range of issues before determiningwhether to consume or how to reduce harm when consuming an illicit drug;

2. Reducing the number of people potentially requiring an ambulance call out, as well as attending hospitals,police holding cells and courts as a result of consuming unknown drugs - which in turn provides a range ofindividual, family and community based positive outcomes;

3. Obtaining a range of street samples for detailed testing that allows for both community health warningson new compounds and assists law enforcement intelligence on illegal drug manufacturing andimportations; and

4. Provide an environment where an independent assessment of pill testing can be conducted in a mannerrarely if ever undertaken previously.

The Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Council (ATDC) are the peak body representing and supporting community organisations, and the people they assist, to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harm for all Tasmanians. Their vision is a Tasmania without alcohol, tobacco or other drug related harm or discrimination.

ATDC manages a current list of Alcohol and Other Drug Service Providers in Tasmania.

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Australia has new recommended drinking guidelines to help us safely enjoy alcohol and lower our risk of harm.  But what are the recommendations, and what do they mean for us? Let’s take a closer look.

Lots of health messages talk about Standard Drinks. But what are they? In this video, Maria from DEN talks about what a standard drink really is.

Need information about alcohol but not sure where to start? This community conversation rounds up some great resources about alcohol to help you find the information you need.

Are you preparing to talk to a loved one about their alcohol or other drug use? Here are 7 tips to help make the conversation a smooth one.

Many people say they smoke because they're under pressure of some sort. But does smoking really help relieve stress? In this video, Maurice discusses smoking and how it interacts with stress.