Drugs and Their Effects
There are different medications available that can help people who are experiencing alcohol dependence (sometimes called addiction). Learn about these medications, and how to know if they're right for you, in this article from the Australian Drug Foudation.
What are inhalants, how are they used, and what do they do? Learn about this type of drug with this factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation.
Learn about inhalants with this quick summary: What they are, what they're called, and what they do.
What kind of help is available for ice, and what can you expect from the different options? This factsheet explores the treatment types for methamphetamine (ice) use.
This factsheet explores what inhalants are, how many young people have used them, and what the effects of inhalants are.
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The Australian Secondary School Students Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey is Australia’s largest national survey of adolescent substance use. The survey has been running since 1984 and the 2022-2023 survey results have recently been released. The data help us get a better picture of young Australian’s substance use and how this has changed over time.
How has Australian students’ drinking, vaping, and illicit substance use changed over time?
Medications can treat and cure many health conditions and diseases, as well as help us manage pain and discomfort. Some can be purchased over-the-counter at supermarkets and pharmacies – like paracetamol (Panadol) - while others need a prescription from a doctor. But even though medications are commonly used by many Australians, they still carry some risk.
We (the Therapeutic Goods Administration) are aware of the rising profile of nicotine pouches in Australia, particularly the promotion of nicotine pouches as an aid to support smoking or vaping cessation. Nicotine pouches are subject to strict regulation and can only be imported, supplied and advertised in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 and state and territory medicines and poisons law.
Health authorities are increasingly concerned about the illegal sale of a new nicotine product luring in young people and gaining traction across Australia. Nicotine pouches are small sachets, the size of a piece of chewing gum, that are tucked under the lip allowing the nicotine — and sweeteners or flavourings — to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
It's not surprising that the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream as reforms restrict access to vaping products, writes Associate Professor Becky Freeman in The Conversation.
Nicotine pouches are being marketed to young people on social media
E-cigarettes/vapes are spoken about a lot, and your child could see them on social media, through friends or other sources. They may have questions and may even have tried them. It’s important to have open communication with your child, to help them as they face new experiences and challenges. Here are some tips for talking about e-cigarettes with your child.
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