How to help someone with a drug problem

Trusted information on how to help someone with a drug problem, help for you as the carer, plus how to tell if someone is using drugs.

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Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

Kids can have issues such as depression, anxiety, bullying, cyberbullying, body issues, self-harming and drugs and alcohol abuse. Here's where to get help.

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Histrionic personality disorder

People with histrionic personality disorder can seem highly dramatic and approval seeking. The condition can sometimes be linked to drug and alcohol abuse.

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Drugs and alcohol

Learn more about drugs and alcohol including the health risks, dangers of addiction and long term abuse, treatment options and how to help people with a drug problem.

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Substance abuse and mental health

Alcohol and drug abuse is a major cause of mental illness, while people with a mental illness are also more prone to substance use disorders.

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Substance abuse

Trusted information about substance abuse, signs of likely substance abuse, mental health, and getting help from Australian health organisations.

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Alcohol injuries

Links to trusted information about alcohol injuries.

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Alcohol - an overview

Alcohol is a legal but mood-changing drug. Read more about alcohol’s effects on the body, about safe drinking, 'standard drinks', and more.

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Managing your alcohol intake

Know how to drink safely and responsibly using these strategies and tips, as well as links to online tools to help you manage your alcohol consumption.

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Top 7 tips for safe drinking

Drinking can be fun, let’s be honest. But too much alcohol can lead to accidents, serious embarrassment and health problems. Follow this advice to drink safely.

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