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The Know shares drug alerts issued from all states and territories in Australia to build public awareness of emerging drugs of concern and support people who use drugs and communities to reduce the risk of harm.

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Tianeptine is an atypical tricyclic antidepressant with opioid receptor activity that is being marketed in gas stations, smoke shops, and other roadside stores as a “dietary supplement” under the name Neptune’s Fix, Tianaa, or Za Za. Some people refer to it as gas station heroin.

Is somebody you care about going through alcohol or other drug treatment? As a close family member or friend, you can be a major source of support. By staying connected to them during treatment and recovery, you can help to make a lasting and positive change.

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There are about 40,600 people in Australia’s prisons; with over 62,000 people going through the prison system each year. Many people entering prison have poorer physical and mental health than the general population. And, a large proportion have a history of risky alcohol, drug use and dependence.

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Reports that people are accidentally taking potent synthetic opioids are increasing worldwide. And so are the harms caused by them. Here we explore what they are, why they can be dangerous, and ways to reduce the risks.

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Vaping is similar to smoking cigarettes, but instead of burning tobacco it heats a liquid. Are you a parent, carer or teacher worried about young people vaping? Or a young person wanting information or trying to cut back? Here you can find resources and support.

Withdrawal is the process of cutting out, or cutting back on, addictive substances. It is also called ‘detoxification’, or ‘detox’.

Alcohol withdrawal can range from being extremely unpleasant to potentially dangerous and life-threatening.

There is no way of knowing for certain the ingredients contained in fake or illegally produced counterfeit alcohol, which means that drinking it can lead to anything from nausea, to blindness and even death.

Here's how methanol poisoning occurs, and some steps you can take to protect yourself while travelling.

The end of year holidays can be an exciting time for many, but it can have its own challenges and pressures.

You can get very sick or even die if you eat poisonous wild mushrooms. There is no easy way to know if a wild mushroom is edible or poisonous. Only eat mushrooms you get from a reliable supermarket, grocer or market.