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06 Nov 2023... This document offers tips for talking with children about addiction. Parents, carers, and family members can use this guide for when you are feeling uncomfortable or unsure about what to say. Explaining addiction well can minimise confusion, make children feel safe, secure, loved and cared for. Talking about a family member's addiction can help children find healthy ways to cope.

17 Sep 2020... Do you or someone you care about need help to stop or cut down alcohol or drug use? Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) and Area Drug Health Service are free, confidential and welcome people from all cultures.  These videos, in different languages, show the types of support and services available for people who may need assistance with alcohol or drug issues or their families. Help can be provided face-to-face or by phone, and professional interpreters are available free of charge.

Crystalline methamphetamine, also commonly known as 'ice', is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. It is a type of methamphetamine, which is generally stronger and more addictive and has more harmful side effects than the powder form known as speed.

24 Nov 2023... This video tells you why vaping is bad for you and how it can make you dependent on nicotine. You will learn what is in vapes, how they affect your brain, your mood, and your lungs, and how they can make you smoke more or start smoking. You will also get some advice on how to stop smoking and vaping with some help from experts.

24 Nov 2023... This video reveals the truth about vapes and e-cigarettes in Australia. You will find out how some companies are misleading you about what is in vapes and how they can harm your health. You will also learn about the laws that are changing soon and how they will affect you. You will also get some tips on how to quit smoking and vaping with the help of professional services. 

01 Mar 2014... Guide to products to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, sublingual tablets and inhalers) and medication. Also includes other strategies to help you quit.

18 Mar 2022... Random roadside breath testing happens in every state and territory across Australia. So, what happens at a roadside breath test?

21 Aug 2023... This video explores the way gambling harm can affect the individual and their family, addresses the stigma of gambling harm, and encourages help-seeking.  These short animated videos help to raise awareness of gambling harm and the support options available via Gambler’s Help. With English subtitles, they are ideal for multicultural community organisations to share on their digital channels to help start conversations about gambling harm.

07 Jun 2024... These frequently asked questions provide information on vaping and quitting, including how vaping affects your physical and mental health. It also contains information on how to quit and support resources.

08 Jul 2024... Learn how to talk to your child about vaping. Discuss the risks, get informed, ask and listen, and address misconceptions. Your conversation can make a big difference in their health and well-being.