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Psilocybin or magic mushrooms are naturally occurring and are consumed for their hallucinogenic effects. They belong to a group of drugs known as psychedelics, which trigger changes in perception, mood and thought.

This comprehensive factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation explains what this drug is and what you need to know.

Every Moment Matters is a nation-wide project supporting alcohol-free pregnancies and breastfeeding. The project is endorsed and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

From the moment you start trying, to the first moment you see the ultrasound and feel the early flutters of movement, right through to your baby’s arrival every moment matters in your pregnancy. Alcohol should not be a part of any of these moments.

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Smoking tobacco is harmful at any age, but young people can become addicted to nicotine very quickly. This page from the Australian Department of Health helps you:

• Find out about the risks to your health and read our tips for saying ‘no’ to smokes.
• Find out what you can do as a parent or teacher to support teenagers and young people.

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery operated devices that heat a liquid (called "e-liquid") to produce a vapour that users inhale. This page from the Australian Cancer Council looks at the latest evidence around e-cigarettes.

Community Corrections supervises individuals who are sentenced to a Community Correction Order. This sentence enables an individual to remain in the community while serving their sentence. This page from Community Corrections explains these orders in more detail.

The Sober Driver Program was introduced into Tasmanian Community Corrections in July 2008. This page from Community Corrections explains the program in detail.

It has been designed for repeat drink driving offenders who:

• are over the age of 18.
• have been convicted of two or more drink driving offences within a five-year period.
• are subject to a community based order (e.g. a Community Correction Order).
• are directed to attend the program.

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While exploring the many possibilities that Tasmania has to offer, we want you to be able to relax and enjoy our many natural attractions. By world standards Tasmania is extremely safe to travel around. We want you to be able to enjoy your holiday experiences and share them with others, trouble free.

This page from the Tasmania Police explains local laws, including drug and alcohol laws, that Tourists and Residents alike will find useful.

Under the Road Safety (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1970 (Tas), police officers have powers relating to drug and alcohol consumption in drivers. Since the introduction of random breath testing, a driver must take a breath test when stopped and asked to do so by a police officer. There are also powers for police officers to require a driver of a motor vehicle to undergo an oral fluid test to test for illicit drugs.

Most of us are in a car every day, so it’s easy to forget how complex driving really is. When you’re behind the wheel you need total concentration, good coordination, rapid reflexes and the ability to make correct judgments and decisions. Drinking alcohol diminishes that.

Positive Choices is an online portal to help Australian schools and communities access accurate, up-to-date evidence based alcohol and other drug education resources.

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For International FASD Awareness Day, FASD Hub asked a group of adults and young people living with FASD (and their caregivers) - what do you wish the world knew about you? FASDHub are proud to be sharing their perspectives.

Wormwood does contain a toxic monoterpene, thujone, which can be fatal if ingested in large quantities. So is thujone medicinal, recreational, or dangerous? Find out more about Thujone in this factsheet from Evergreen.