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This is the second in a series of four articles from the Australian Drug Foundation, which explore the social phenomenon of stigma and how it impacts people who use drugs.
Stigma and people who use drugs
Stigma and people who use drugs
Stigma and people who use drugs
Many people in Australia use drugs - alcohol, coffee, cannabis, and many more. But why do people choose to use drugs, and is there any difference in the way thhey are used? Find the answers to these questions and more in this factshet from the Australian Drug Foundation.
Why do people use alcohol and other drugs?
Why do people use alcohol and other drugs?
Why do people use alcohol and other drugs?
Opioid dependence and addiction can be tough. And anyone who uses any opioid can become dependent or addicted. But what is addiction, and what does that mean for a person who uses drugs? This factsheet from International Overdose Awareness Day answers these questions and more.
People who use drugs & opioid dependence
People who use drugs & opioid dependence
People who use drugs & opioid dependence
In this video, Sarah talks about her experience with her teenage son wanting to start vaping, and how she handled those conversations. This video is part of the Community Conversations project and is featured in the conversation 'Just Say Know'.
Sarah talks about vaping and how to get help
Sarah talks about vaping and how to get help
Sarah talks about vaping and how to get help
It can be upsetting to find out that a young person is using drugs. However, there are lots of places that can help them with their drug use. Importantly, there are also places that you can go to get support for yourself while you assist them. This conversation gives you some tips on how to handle finding out a young person is using drugs, or has an addiction.
Looking after Them
Looking after Them
Looking after Them
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) exist in each state and territory. They provide confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service and operate 24 hours. ADIS is operated by Turning Point.
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Life Savers: your one-stop website for information about opioids and opioid dependence. This website provides information about opioid dependence (which may be diagnosed as Opioid Use Disorder or OUD) and about different options for treatment.
Lifesavers.Global
Lifesavers.Global
Lifesavers.Global
Answer a few quick questions to be matched to services and information that is the right fit for you, or someone you care about, in just minutes. Path 2 Help is run by the Australian Drug Foundation.
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Path 2 Help
Path 2 Help
Path 2 Help
Stigma is often associated with mental health and drug use disorders, and can have lasting impacts including harassment, bullying and preventing young people from seeking help. Learn more in this Webinar from Positive Choices: Understanding stigma - creating a safe supportive environment for Australian young people
Webinar: Understanding stigma
Webinar: Understanding stigma
Webinar: Understanding stigma
Supervised injecting facilities (SIFs) are dedicated spaces where illicit drugs can be used under the watchful eye of health care professionals (particularly nurses), social workers or other trained workers or volunteers. Learn more about them in this fact sheet from the Australian Drug Foundation.
Supervised injecting facilities
Supervised injecting facilities
Supervised injecting facilities
Many people are prescribed medications containing opioids for treating pain, often after an injury or surgery. This factsheet from International Overdose Awareness Day discusses opioids as pain medication, and what patients need to know.
Pain patients and opioid dependence
Pain patients and opioid dependence
Pain patients and opioid dependence
Caring for young people can be one of the most significant and rewarding things we can do in our lives. It can also be complex and at times, hard. This conversation is here to help you, the person doing all the caring, get some care yourself.