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Cracks in the Ice

Cracks in the Ice is an online toolkit providing trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date information and resources about crystal methamphetamine ('ice') to the Australian community. Cracks in the Ice also provides culturally appropriate information and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Vision and mission

Cracks in the Ice aims to improve knowledge, reduce stigma & increase access to evidence-based resources for people who use crystal methamphetamine, families, health workers and communities.

Cracks in the Ice is informed by people with lived experience, affected family members and friends and health workers from across Australia. It provides targeted information and resources relevant for these groups. Cracks in the Ice is funded by the Australian Government of Health and Aged Care.

How Cracks in the Ice can help

Cracks in the Ice offers a range of resources including factsheets, videos, animations, online programs, practice guides, webinars, links to support services and apps.

These resources help:

  • support family/friends of people affected by crystal methamphetamine use
  • link health workers to evidence-based guidelines and online tools for working with clients
  • educating parents, teachers and students and supporting young people to make educated and assertive decisions about drug use
  • providing local communities with practical tools

Programs and apps and tools

  • Cracks in the Ice — a free app that provides evidence-based resources about crystal methamphetamine

Recommended links

Last reviewed: March 2023

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The mental health effects of ice

Ice use is associated with both short and long-term mental health effects. This page discusses these potential mental health issues.

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Talking to a young person about ice and other drugs

Starting a conversation about ice or other drugs is an important way of showing your support and encouraging effective communication.

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BreakThrough Ice Education for Families Handbook

An educational resource for families impacted by a loved one's use of ice. It provides information about ice, its impacts and additional support options.

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Starting a Conversation about Ice Use | Cracks in the Ice

If you are concerned about a loved one’s ice use, keeping the lines of communication open is an important way of keeping them connected to you. Support is also available in Australia.

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How Does Ice Work | Cracks in the Ice

Get information on the short and long-term physical and mental health effects of ice (crystal methamphetamine). Prolonged use of ice can have long term effects on the mind and body.

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Concerned about someone using ice?

Information about the warning signs that someone may be using ice and tips for getting support.

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Using Ice with Other Drugs | Cracks in the Ice

Combining ice (crystal methamphetamine) with other drugs carries extra risks and makes its use even more dangerous. Support options are available in Australia for those who need it.

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The effects of ice in different contexts

How does ice use affect different contexts? Find out more about the effects of ice on driving, the workplace and other contexts.

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Stories from people who have used crystal methamphetamine

Stories from people who have used crystal methamphetamine

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Online family/friend resilience and wellbeing program

online family/friend resilience and wellbeing program to support affected friends and family members of people who use methamphetamine.

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