DXM-a heads up
Even though DXM can come in over the counter medicines, it doesn't necessarily mean it is safe or without risks...
Read MoreTobacco - a heads up
Rates of tobacco use- most commonly cigarettes - have gradually reduced over the last few decades but smoking still causes more harm and illness than almost every other drug in Victoria....
Read MoreSynthetic cannabis - a heads up
Synthetic cannabis is supposed to be like real weed. Since they are synthetic or man-made, the side effects can be different from batch to batch, increasing the chance of overdose....
Read MoreNBOMe - a heads up
NBOMe is used in its own right but is also often sold to users who think they are buying LSD. ...
Read MoreSynthetics - a heads up
Synthetics are known by lots of different names and are designed to copy drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, heroin and LSD....
Read MoreNaloxone - a heads up
If you or your friends use opiates such as heroin, it's really important to know about Naloxone....
Read MoreBuprenorphine - a heads up
Bup is usually prescribed by a doctor as a replacement for heroin and to "get off" opiates, but it is also sometimes 'diverted' and used illegally....
Read MoreOpiate painkillers - a heads up
These drugs are often called things like hillbilly heroin by the media and you may know them as oxys or even by their brand name. Usually used to legitimately treat pain, opiate painkillers are also often 'diverted' and used illegally....
Read MoreMethadone - a heads up
Methadone is a similar type of drug as heroin and morphine, but it's usually prescribed to help people reduce the harm of illegal heroin use. ...
Read MoreMagic Mushrooms - a heads up
'Magic mushrooms can distort colours, sounds, objects and time - but using the wrong ones can also be deadly. ...
Read MoreLSD - a heads up
Often referred to as acid or trips, LSD is a hallucinogen which is well known for the range of different experiences using it can lead to. ...
Read MoreKetamine - a heads up
Ketamine is also known as Special K and is both a depressant and a hallucinogen....
Read MoreInhalants - a heads up
Using inhalants is most commonly known as chroming. Inhaling spay paint fumes is probably the most commonly practiced form but it also includes sniffing petrol, gases and glue....
Read MoreIce - a heads up
Ice is in the media pretty often, so it's worth get a heads up on the facts....
Read MoreHeroin - a heads up
Heroin is only used by 1% of the population, but it's the fourth most common drug of concern for young people seeking alcohol and other drug services...
Read MoreGHB/ GBL - a heads up
GHB, also known as grievous bodily harm, is pretty common around Victoria. Even though not many young people accessing services say GHB is their problem it is an important drug to know about the effects and risks....
Read MoreEcstasy - a heads up
Ecstasy is widely known as a drug used at clubs and parties party drug in Victoria. Get a heads up on what it does and how to stay safe if using it....
Read MoreCocaine - a heads up
Cocaine is pretty expensive and not used that often by young people, but it's still worth knowing about in case you come across it....
Read MoreCannabis - a heads up
Cannabis is commonly used by young people accessing alcohol and other drug services. Get the heads up on what it is....
Read MoreBenzodiazepines - a heads up
Benzos have been around for a long time. They are fairly commonly prescribed and also used illegally. ...
Read MoreAmphetamines - a heads up
Most commonly known as speed, amphetamines can give you a high, a bad comedown or even an overdose, so it's good to get a heads up on what it's about...
Read MoreAlcohol - a heads up
Alcohol is the most readily available drug in Australia and is the first drug that most young Australians try. Just like any other drug, it's important to know the facts about drinking alcohol....
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