DXM- Fast facts for families.
DXM causes ‘Woozy’ and detached feelings, a loss of motor control like alcohol and hallucinations leading to good or bad trips....
Read MoreKetamine-Fast facts for families
Ketamine causes ‘Floaty’ and detached feelings, physical inability to move, and hallucinations leading to good or bad trips. Large doses can exacerbate mental health problems...
Read MoreGHB/ GBL-Fast facts for families
If a young person uses a small amount of GHB they may appear in a similar state to if they had used alcohol. They may be in a state of euphoria, be less inhibited or even be sleepy. ...
Read MoreLSD (Acid)-Fast facts for families
A young person who has used LSD will usually have a distorted sense of reality since LSD alters a person’s perceptions. This could include visual and auditory hallucinations. ...
Read MoreTobacco-Fast facts for families
The most tell-tale sign that someone has recently used tobacco is the lingering smell of smoke on hair, clothing, breath and hands....
Read MoreSynthetic drugs-Fast facts for families
Like fashion trends, synthetic drugs may seem popular one day then out of flavour the next....
Read MoreSynthetic cannabis-Fast facts for families
A young person who has used synthetic cannabis may appear talkative and giggly with excessive hunger or withdrawn and relaxed. They may have decreased concentration and slower reaction times....
Read MoreOpiate painkillers-Fast facts for families
Opiates give powerful relief to physical and emotional pain. Signs that someone has used recently include feelings of wellbeing, relaxation and sleepiness...
Read MoreMagic mushrooms-Fast facts for families
A young person using mushrooms may have an altered sense of reality, time and space....
Read MoreInhalants-Fast facts for families
Many inhalants are household products. Volatile substances, aerosols, gases, and nitrates, can all be inhaled....
Read MoreEcstasy-Fast facts for families
A young person who has recently used ecstasy may display increased energy, happiness, alertness and be super chatty, optimistic and affectionate....
Read MoreCocaine-Fast facts for families
Cocaine causes a burst of alertness, feelings of well-being and euphoria which could include enthusiastic talking. ...
Read MoreBuprenorphine-Fast facts for families
A young person who is using non-prescribed buprenorphine may appear sleepy with small pupils and slurred speech and movements...
Read MoreBenzodiazepines-Fast facts for families
Signs of recent Benzodiazepine use include calmness, relaxation and sleepiness, decreased anxiety and enlarged pupils. ...
Read MoreAlcohol - fast facts for families
Tell-tale signs of recent alcohol use are confidence, reduced inhibitions, drowsiness, unsteadiness, slurred speech and the smell of alcohol. ...
Read MoreIce - Fast facts for families
Ice is an illegal stimulant, meaning it is designed to ‘hype up’ rather than ‘calm down’ a person who is using it....
Read MoreHeroin - Fast facts for families
Heroin is an illegal substance that is extracted from the opium poppy. It is in the same family of drugs as the pain killing medication morphine....
Read MoreCannabis - Fast facts for families
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia and is the most commonly used drug by young people accessing support services....
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