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This fact sheet from Harm Reduction Australia examines pill testing: What it is, how it works, and any benefits and downsides to the practice.

The factsheet begins:

The overarching aim of pill testing is to provide a direct health service to save lives by:

1. Providing the opportunity for people to be informed and consider a range of issues before determiningwhether to consume or how to reduce harm when consuming an illicit drug;

2. Reducing the number of people potentially requiring an ambulance call out, as well as attending hospitals,police holding cells and courts as a result of consuming unknown drugs - which in turn provides a range ofindividual, family and community based positive outcomes;

3. Obtaining a range of street samples for detailed testing that allows for both community health warningson new compounds and assists law enforcement intelligence on illegal drug manufacturing andimportations; and

4. Provide an environment where an independent assessment of pill testing can be conducted in a mannerrarely if ever undertaken previously.

The Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Council (ATDC) are the peak body representing and supporting community organisations, and the people they assist, to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harm for all Tasmanians. Their vision is a Tasmania without alcohol, tobacco or other drug related harm or discrimination.

ATDC manages a current list of Alcohol and Other Drug Service Providers in Tasmania.

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Australia has new recommended drinking guidelines to help us safely enjoy alcohol and lower our risk of harm.  But what are the recommendations, and what do they mean for us? Let’s take a closer look.

Lots of health messages talk about Standard Drinks. But what are they? In this video, Maria from DEN talks about what a standard drink really is.

Need information about alcohol but not sure where to start? This community conversation rounds up some great resources about alcohol to help you find the information you need.

Are you preparing to talk to a loved one about their alcohol or other drug use? Here are 7 tips to help make the conversation a smooth one.

Many people say they smoke because they're under pressure of some sort. But does smoking really help relieve stress? In this video, Maurice discusses smoking and how it interacts with stress.

The AOD Acronyms and Slang Dictionary is a searchable database of common terminology relevant to youth alcohol and other drug work. This service is run by Dovetail.

Youth, Family & Community Connections Inc. (YFCC) is a not for profit, community organisation that provides a range of services to young people, families and individuals in communities across the North West Coast and West Coast of Tasmania. YFCC envisions a community where individuals and families have the opportunity to achieve their goals and to seek positive change.

For more information on specific services, please visit the YFCC website.

Velocity Transformations is a long-term (12 Months+), alcohol and other drugs (AOD) residential treatment service based in Hobart, Tasmania.

Velocity Transformations is part of a national network of rehabs licensed by Transformations Program Australia. In Hobart we are a 20-bed service and treat adult men and women.

The program is based off a model with decades of experience in its program delivery. The program is in a Christian-faith supported setting. A faith background or belief is not a pre-requisite to admission and we welcome people from all walks of life to participate.

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania provide a variety of community services including Alcohol and Other Drugs support, aged care, disability, family services and more.

Use their Service Finder to find services near your location.

Our services include:

• Individual and family counselling
• Detox (withdrawal) and rehabilitation services
• Youth services
• Group treatment
• Outreach and home-based support.

Who is this booklet for and what does it do?

• This booklet has been written for people who use alcohol, tobacco or other drugswho have gone through a traumatic experience.

• It aims to:

— Help explain why people feel the way they do after having gone through a trauma.

— Give suggestions about things people can do to help recover from the trauma.