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Nicotine is a very addictive drug that speeds up activity in the brain. It’s a type of ‘stimulant’ drug, in the same group as cocaine and ice (crystal methamphetamine).

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Vapes are used to smoke, and they are sometimes called e-cigarettes. They can come with or without nicotine. If you are under 18, it is against the law for you to have a vape in Tasmania.

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What's the difference between illicit and pharmacy vapes? What do vapes look like? How do I know if my child is vaping? Find the answers to these questions and more in this resource from QUIT.

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This toolkit is your comprehensive guide to safer opioid use when taking opioids for pain relief. Find out how the Opioid Safety Toolkit can help you create a safety plan and support you to make the best decisions about your health. Let's make safety a priority, together.

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Paracetamol is a medicine used to reduce pain. It can be bought over-the-counter in pharmacies, supermarkets and other shops.

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Robust scientific evidence shows no causal link between the use of paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting these claims.

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Scientists have long investigated potential associations between using acetaminophen during pregnancy and developmental disabilities. But while some studies have suggested a link, a broad range of experts argue there's no conclusive evidence to support it, like Dr Elisha Broom, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

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Experts say it is safe to use paracetamol during pregnancy and Trump's autism declaration is 'baseless'

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There’s always an element of risk involved in taking any drug – prescription or illegal. And, different drugs carry different risks.

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An opioid overdose causes a person’s breathing to slow to dangerous levels to the point that they can’t breathe properly. This can cause brain damage and, in some cases, death.

Naloxone temporarily reverses the effects of opioid overdose, allowing the person to breathe again while help is on its way.

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Understanding Naloxone or Narcan

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Alcohol is a legal depressant that slows down the messages travelling between the brain and the body. In small amounts, alcohol can cause you to feel relaxed, more confident and heighten your emotions. Alcohol depresses the nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (to prevent choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually cause these functions to shut down. Since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach, excessive vomiting is also common. If the person is unconscious, this could lead to death by asphyxiation.

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IOAD Overdose Factsheet: Alcohol

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Methamphetamine (or methylamphetamine hydrochloride) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.

Because of its high purity, meth overdose, or toxicity, can occur even with small doses, especially when mixed with other drugs. The greatest concern in meth overdose is the risk of seizures, stroke and heart attack. Emergency presentations featuring meth toxicity are less common than meth psychosis. However, risks to the cardiovascular system from high levels are significant, especially when there is a pre-existing health problem.

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IOAD Overdose Factsheet: Methamphetamine

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Benzodiazepines, barbiturates (medical depressants), opioids and alcohol all slow the central nervous system to produce a calming effect.

These substances are often prescribed to relieve pain, help you sleep or in the case of alcohol, used recreationally when socialising. However, when taken in excessive amounts or in combinations with other drugs, depressants can depress normal functions such as breathing and heart rate until they eventually stop, resulting in brain damage or death.

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IOAD Overdose Factsheet: Depressants

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