Drug help
Reaching out for help and support is an important first step in dealing with the issues drugs and alcohol might be causing in your life, or affecting a friend or family member.
Here you will find a number of different resources to help you, or help you support someone you care about.
Emergency?
If you are experiencing an emergency please call an ambulance on 000, or if you need to speak to someone urgently please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.
Need help?
If you or a friend or family member is looking for information or support about alcohol and other drugs, see the range of options that are available.
Stephanie’s story: Did you know caps can trigger depression?
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I partied hard when I was at uni.
Too hard.
I didn’t know that drugs would affect me this way.
The doctor said it was caps that triggered my depression.
It’s gonna be a long struggle to get back.
If I’d known this could happen, I never would have tried it.
Voice over: Drugs. The risks are real.
Go to drughelp.gov.au before it’s too late.
Drug information
Here are some tools to assist you to have a conversation about drugs with someone you care about.
More help than ever before
The Australian Government is providing more help than ever before. View the range of counselling, treatment and information services and support.
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Positive Choices
Drug and alcohol information – Get informed, stay smart, stay safe.
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Cracks in the Ice
Trusted evidence-based information for the community about ice.
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Turning Point
Access free and confidential drug and alcohol counselling 24/7.
Do you know what to do in an emergency?
If you need emergency support, please dial 000 for the police or an ambulance.
Resources
View the latest drug fact sheets, campaign videos and more.
Featured resource
The parent booklet provides tailored accurate evidence-based information about illegal drugs, their use and effects and guidance on how parents can start the conversation about drugs with their children.
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