Research Guides: Drug and alcohol information for PDHPE students: Specific drugs

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Specific drugs

Use the menu to the left to select from a range of different drugs including:

alcohol
benzodiazepines
cannabis
cocaine
ecstasy
energy drinks and caffeine
GHB
heroin
ice, speed and methamphetamines
inhalants
ketamine
LSD
magic mushrooms and other natural hallucinogens
steroids
synthetic drugs
tobacco
other drugs

Drug facts

Use the following websites to find information about specific drugs, including their long and short term effects, how they are used, legal status and information on mixing drugs.

A-Z of drugs - Drug Info, State Library of NSW
Find information on a range of legal and illicit drugs. Drug Info is a joint initiative of NSW Health and the State Library of NSW.
Your Room - NSW Health
Find information and free pamphlets about the most commonly used drugs in Australia. Your Room is a joint initiative of NSW Health and St Vincent's Alcohol and Drug Information Service.
#Drugs the facts - Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
Find information about drugs and the impacts of drug use.
Drugs A-Z Factsheet
Drug information from Positive Choices specifically targeted at students from years 7-12, including the short and long term effects on the body and mind.
National Alcohol and Drug Knowledgebase - National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)
This website draws on the highest quality Australian data to provide accurate and easy-to-understand information about alcohol and other drugs. A series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) is used to present data in an easily understood manner.

A quick guide to drugs and alcohol

A quick guide to drugs and alcohol
An easy to read reference book with information on a range of drugs, drug effects, drugs and driving, pregnancy, treatment, statistics, drugs and the law and where to go for help and further information.

Further information from Drug Info

Visit the Drug Info website for free drug and alcohol information for the community of NSW. Drug Info is a partnership between NSW Ministry of Health and the State Library of NSW.