Amphetamines (speed): what are the effects?
The effects of any drug (including amphetamines) vary from person to person. How amphetamines affect a person depends on many
Heroin: withdrawal and treatment
What is heroin? Heroin is made from the opium poppy. It is one of a group of drugs known as
Alcohol: are you drinking too much?
Guidelines for low-risk drinking Introduction Alcohol is the most widely used legal drug in Australian society. It is so widely
Cannabis smoking could lead to leg amputation
A 26-year-old man who smoked a gram of cannabis a day has become the first Australian to be diagnosed with Cannabis
9 Reasons not to try nanging
“Nanging” is the inhalation of nitrous oxide (N2O) from the bulbs or cartridges used to whip up cream. London, UK.
7 Worrying facts about ice use in Australia
A national survey of 1053 Australians asked about their knowledge and attitudes towards ice (crystalline methamphetamine) and other illicit drugs.