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What is withdrawal, and what can you do about it? This factsheet explains what withdrawal is, and how to look after someone who is experiencing it.

Problems with sleep is one of the most common issues people have when cutting back or quitting cannabis. This facsheet gives you some practical tips for getting some much needed rest while cutting back cannabis intake.

What is a relapse, and why does relapse happen? This factsheet discusses how relapses happen and how to move forward after it happens.

What is a craving, what do they feel like, and most importantly: how do you manage them? This factsheet tells you what you need to know about cravings for alcohol and other drugs, and provides some ideas for handling any cravings you may have.

This factsheet explores what inhalants are, how many young people have used them, and what the effects of inhalants are.

Family and friends of people who use alcohol and other drugs (AOD) often feel isolated, powerless, and confused. Talking about it can feel overwhelming, and you may not know where to start. In this resource you’ll find some helpful tips on how to approach a conversation with your friend or family member about the impact of their alcohol and other drug use

Moreton Group Medical Services operates a mobile clinic that helps remove barriers to accessing healthcare.  We take Doctors to the patients providing bulk billed access.  Our Doctors understand that access to healthcare can be blocked due to circumstances beyond the control of patient seeking support.

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.

Young people are often exposed to alcohol and other drug use through the media, whether this be through advertisements, the news, fictionalised media (e.g., movies, tv shows), or social media. These exposures and advertising techniques can be very persuasive and can go on to influence a young person’s own use.

An overdose happens when a toxic amount of a drug or a combination of drugs causes a severe adverse reaction. This can happen because too much is taken or because different drugs are taken at the same time. Combining drugs increases the chances of overdose.

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.

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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.

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