Video: Ice addiction – Jack’s story
Video transcript Jack Nagel When I first tried ice at 18, I was in a stereotypical stage of my life,
Moderate alcohol consumption reduces brain function
Alcohol use is common and while the negative effects associated with ‘binge’ drinking are well documented, there is mixed evidence
Benzodiazepines: what are the effects?
The effects of any drug (including benzodiazepines) vary from person to person. How benzodiazepines affect a person depends on many
Pregnancy, alcohol and other drugs
Pregnancy is a time of great change. If you are pregnant, or thinking about having a baby, it is important
Video: Hangovers – is beer before wine better?
If you think a binge drinking session is less toxic if you change the order of your drinks – you’d
Benzodiazepines: what are they?
Benzodiazepines (pronounced ben-zoh-die-az-a-pins) are depressant drugs. This means that they slow down the activity of the central nervous system and
Amphetamines: what are they?
Amphetamines belong to a group of drugs called stimulants. Amphetamines speed up the messages going between the brain and the
Amphetamines (speed): tolerance and dependence
There is evidence that after prolonged use, amphetamines can become highly addictive. People who use amphetamines regularly can develop dependence
Cocaine use linked to permanent heart damage
Cocaine use could cause permanent damage to the heart, with persistent high blood pressure and blood vessel stiffness among users
Inhalants: tolerance, dependence and treatment
What are inhalants? Inhalants are a range of products that produce vapours which, when inhaled, may cause the person to