Drugs in sport

Using drugs to give your performance an edge can also affect your health. Learn more about what damage drugs can do to your health.

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GHB

GHB is a party drug. It has been linked to date rape and sexual assault. Find out more about the physical effects and consequences of using GHB.

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Ice (crystal meth)

Ice, also known as crystal meth, is a very addictive illegal drug. Find out more about ice, including what it is and the dangers of its use.

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Drugs and alcohol

Learn more about alcohol, substance abuse and a range of drugs including marijuana, ice (crystal meth) and MDMA (ecstasy).

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Drug overdose

A drug overdose is when you take more of a drug than your body can handle. Learn how to recognise, respond to, and prevent a drug overdose.

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Cannabis (marijuana)

Marijuana (cannabis) is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in Australia. You can find out more about marijuana and how it impacts users here.

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Prolonged erection

Prolonged erection (priapism) occurs when blood is trapped in the penis, causing pain. Learn the causes, treatment and how to prevent complications.

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Speed

Speed is a drug that can become addictive and lead to health, social and financial problems. Find out about its effects and associated risks.

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How to help someone who is misusing drugs or alcohol

Supporting somebody who's struggling with drug or alcohol misuse is not easy. Learn practical strategies, intervention, and resources to help.

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Heroin

Heroin is an illegal, addictive drug with many side effects. Find out more about the dangers of heroin use, addiction and rehabilitation.

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Drug abuse

Drug abuse can affect your health, relationships, job and education. Learn about Australia's drug laws, drug addiction and where to get help.

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MDMA (ecstasy)

MDMA (ecstasy) is an illicit drug which can give a euphoric rush, but which has dangerous side effects. Learn about the risks posed by MDMA use.

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Party drugs

Some people use drugs at parties to experience a ‘high’. But party drugs can impact your mental and physical wellbeing, and many are illegal.

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Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis is when muscle tissue breaks down causing a chemical release. It can be life-threatening. Read on for causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Taking opioid medicines safely

Opioid medicines are prescribed to relieve pain caused by cancer, surgery or injury. It's crucial to take them safely to reduce risks of opioid harm.

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LSD (acid)

LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that can change your perception of reality. Find out how LSD works, and the health risks of LSD addiction.

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Dopamine

Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain with many roles. Imbalances are related to mental illness, addiction and Parkinson’s disease.

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Absence seizures

Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that cause you to stare and lose awareness for a few seconds. Also called 'petit mal' or ‘silent’ seizures.

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Serotonin

Serotonin is a chemical messenger that affects wellbeing and happiness. Many antidepressants increase serotonin levels in the brain.

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Substance abuse

Substance abuse involves using too much alcohol or other drugs. Read about the signs of substance abuse as well as available treatments.

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Needlestick injuries

Needlestick injuries can be prevented with safe handling and careful disposal of sharps. Learn what to do if you find a syringe or are injured.

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Difficulty reaching female orgasm

Many females don't always orgasm during sexual activity. If this upsets you, find out what you can try to reach orgasm and where you can get help.

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Loss of female libido

It's not unusual for people to lose interest in sex at some stage. Read about a range of physical and psychological factors that can be involved.

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Cocaine

Cocaine, or 'coke', is an addictive drug that can cause unwanted effects. Learn more about cocaine’s effects and the risks associated with its use.

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Heart transplants

A heart transplant is an operation to replace a damaged heart with a healthy donor heart. Learn about waiting lists and life after a transplant.

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Scheduling of medicines and poisons

The scheduling of medicines is a national classification system that controls how medicines and poisons are made available to the public.

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Loss of male libido

Your libido (sex drive) can rise and fall over time. Read about how relationships, health, work, stress and other pressures can affect your libido.

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Infertility

Find out what infertility is and what you can do if you are having problems falling pregnant. Fertility problems affect both males and females.

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Work-life balance

Do you wonder if you work too much? Or too little? Check out our tips for balancing the pressures of your work and personal life.

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Psychosis

Psychosis may be caused or triggered by certain mental illnesses and/or drug use in vulnerable people. Find out more about causes and treatments

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