What is addiction?

What is addiction? Addiction is a chronic health condition that occurs when someone is unable to stop consuming a drug or activity, even if it is causing physical or psychological harm, or interfering with everyday life. Addiction is commonly associated with alcohol, tobacco, other drugs (illicit and prescription) and gambling.

Vaping: unveil what you inhale

Facts and advice on vaping, and how to say NO.

Vaping Facts

Find out what vapes are, how they can harm your health, how to say no to vapes, and support to quit.

Tips and answers to guide you on specific situations

Find quick answers to questions such as: How do I know if I'm ready to change? Standard drinks and guidelines Drinking and medications How can I reward myself without alcohol? What can I try for distractions? How can I stay sober at parties? How do I ask for support?

Staying Alcohol-Free

10 practical tips for staying AF (Alcohol Free)

Reach Out – self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools

Our trusted self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools save lives by helping young people be well and stay well. The information we offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Information to support Aboriginal people to reduce the harms caused by drugs and alcohol.

How to quit

Learn about different quitting methods and find out about support that's available to help you, or a friend or family member, quit smoking.

Helping someone quit

Find out how you can help them decide to quit and support them along the way.

Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia

Established in late March 2020, Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia is the new national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention leadership body. It is governed and controlled by Indigenous experts and peak bodies working in these areas, promoting collective excellence in mental health care.

E-cigarettes

Find out how e-cigarettes work, their effects, and laws about e-cigarettes in Tasmania.

Drug and Alcohol Info

Drug and alcohol facts, and helpful articles.

Cracks in the ice

Information and resources about ice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’), its physical and mental health effects and other evidence-based information.

Australian Indigenous Helathinfo – Alcohol and other drugs Knowledge center

Providing the evidence base to reduce harmful AOD use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. health is not just the physical wellbeing of an individual, but the social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of the whole community in which each individual is able to achieve their full potential as a human being thereby bringing about the total wellbeing of their community

Ask Izzy – support services including housing, a meal, money help, counselling

Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with support services including housing, a meal, money help, counselling and much more.

Alcohol and drug information

Alcohol and drug information There is an enormous amount of information available regarding substances and the impacts they can have, here we provide clear and easy to digest knowledge on the main substances for which people seek help.

Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)

Looking for help for your own alcohol and other drug use? Our trained DrugInfo advisors can: provide information on the effects of alcohol and other drugs talk you through options for alcohol and other drug treatment and support services and provide referrals give you referrals for other support options, such as mental health services. Concerned about a friend or family member’s alcohol and other drug use? Our trained DrugInfo advisors can give you: advice on talking to family, friends and young people about alcohol and other drugs information on available options for alcohol and other drug treatment and support services in your area information on the effects of drugs. Are you a health or welfare professional or student looking for information about alcohol and other drugs? Our DrugInfo advisors can provide: resources and information to support health and welfare professionals and community workers to reduce harm from alcohol and other drug use free resources for events help with school and university projects.

About smoking and tobacco

Information from the Australian Government Department of Health.

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Peoples drug and alcohol Factsheets

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Peoples drug and alcohol Factsheets

A-Z Listing of Drugs

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