Drugs & Alcohol
David Jones Bath and Shower Gels bring back the traditional soothing and luxurious bath and shower experience. A special gift for anyone needing to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. More...
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The Federal Government has joined forces with the Australian music industry to reach young people with responsible drinking messages. More...
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MDMA (Methylene-Dioxy MethAmphetamine) is commonly known as "ecstasy" and in recent years, use of the drug has been on the rise, in part because of the popularity of large, organised, all-night social gatherings known as "raves". More...
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This month GIRL invited two people from different backgrounds to share their experiences and insights on what is dubbed the "party drug" and the valuable lessons they have learnt from experimenting with drugs. More...
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Cannabis can act as a stimulant or depressant, with or without hallucinations, depending on the individual, their mood and the atmosphere. More...
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The relationship between drug use and young people is quite complex. Research has highlighted that drug use amongst young people is often experimental and/or recreational. Experimentation among young people is widespread which puts this group at greater risk of harm due to accidents and overdoses. More...
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Recently, street level heroin has increased in quality and decreased in price, making it more readily accessible to the wider community. However, heroin addiction remains extremely expensive in comparison to other drugs on the illegal market and is a major cause for many crimes being committed to feed and support this habit. More...
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This problem is as close as the nearest cigarette vending machine. Tobacco use among the young is on the rise, with a particular increase in new smokers who are aged 13-14 years. More...
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ALCOHOL IS A DRUG, which slows down a person's brain and central nervous systems. Drinking excessive amounts results in a person having less control over their behaviour and reactions. More...
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