Drugs & alcohol
Let’s be real. Drugs and alcohol are a problem for many young people. We have tried to add links below that will not only inform you about different types of drugs and the issues that may happen if you are using them, but also places that are there for you if you need help.
Counselling online
http://www.counsellingonline.org.au/- Free alcohol and drug counselling online 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Provides support for alcohol and other drug users, and others affected by alcohol and drug use in the community, including family members, relatives and friends.
http://www.drugpoint.org.au/index.htm
http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/
http://www-old.infoxchange.net.au/menu/youth.html
Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) – ADF is an independent, non-profit organisation working to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug problems in the Australian community.
http://www.links.infoxchange.net.au/group/ixlinks/Drug_and_Alcohol/
Alcohol and other Drug Council of Australia – ADCA is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and drug field.
http://www.redcross.org.au/sam/ – The Australian Red Cross Save-A-Mate program aims to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to prevent, recognise and respond to First-Aid emergencies that may result from alcohol and other drug use.
Cannabis and Pscychosis – Information for Health and Welfare Professionals