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Cocaine is a powerful but shortterm ‘stimulant’ that speeds up the brain. This factsheet from Headspace tells you what cocaine is, what it does, and how to stay safer.

In this booklet, you will find:

• information about the links between smoking and depression

• sources of support to quit

• what your family and friends can do to help.

You can also read the views andexperiences of people with depressionwho want to quit smoking or have quit smoking successfully. These personal experiences were collected from members of blueVoices (beyondblue’s national reference group).

Festivals, clubbing and parties can be lots of fun, but they can also get out of control. This factsheet from Headspace provides down-to-earth tips for keeping young people and their friends safe during parties.

Modern medicines have had a major impact in helping us stay well. As we get older our bodies change,so it’s important to make sure our medications are still right for us. This brochure from Primary Health Tasmania provides some helpful questions to ask your GP.

There are treatment and support options available to someone who is experiencing problems (including dependence) with crystal methamphetamine ('ice') or other drugs. This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice talks about the different treatment options available.

It can be hard to see someone you care about using ice, especially if it negatively aects their life, work or relationships. So, what do you dowhen you’ve raised your concerns but your loved one chooses not to seek support? This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice provides helpful information on what steps to take next.

If you are concerned about a loved one’s crystal methamphetamine ('ice') use, keeping the lines of communication open is an importantway of keeping them connected to you, even at the most challenging of times. This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice gives advice for preparing for the conversation, what to do during the conversation, and the steps to take after.

Methamphetamine use can aect people dierently and may be more problematic for some people. If you're worried someone you care about is using methamphetamine, this factsheet from Cracks in the Ice talks about signs and symptoms and where to find support.

This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice provides tips for parents and guardians to start a conversation with their children about methamphetamines (ice) and other drugs.

As a parent or guardian, it is normal to feel responsible for your child’s life and the decisions they make. This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice looks at various ways that you can influence your family and reduce the risk of the negative impacts of methamphetamine use for your children.

How many people in Australia use methamphetamine? This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice looks at recent (2021) and long-term data to try to answer the question.

This factsheet from Cracks in the Ice looks at the mental health impacts of crystal methamphetamine (ice), including:

• the short-term effects
• the come-down
• signs and symptoms of mental health problems
• where to start when looking for support.