Given the vast collection of alcohol and other drug resources available on the internet, sometimes it can be difficult to determine what up-to-date and credible material is. Some information is too technical, too medicalised, too out of date, too confusing or assumes too much prior knowledge.
If you are wanting to talk with someone about alcohol and other drug issues, you can call:
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) telephone hotline:
1800 131 350
ADIS provides 24-hour 7-day telephone counselling, information and referral for people with an alcohol or drug problem. People can access immediate counselling and support including crisis intervention, support in dealing with the impact of drug use on the family, information on how to reduce the harm associated with drug use and information and referral to treatment and support services across the NT. People of all ages and backgrounds - anyone in the community who is affected by alcohol or drug use, eg: people using drugs, concerned family members and friends as well as health care professionals.
If you are seeking written information or material on alcohol and other drugs, the resources listed below are a small selection of websites that should point you in the direction of easy-to-understand literature in the alcohol and other drugs field, for individuals, families, and organisations.
Related Links
- Australian Government Drugs and Alcohol
The Australian Government's gateway to nine alcohol and other drug websites within Australia providing user information, literature for families and communities, and policy information for the general public and organisations. - DrugInfo Clearing House
DrugInfo Clearinghouse is a service provided by the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF). The core purposes of the ADF are to prevent drug problems and reduce drug-related harms; and to help people remain safe if, when and while they use drugs - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
The AIHW collects data and reports on two broad categories of drug and alcohol-related information. These categories are general population information, which includes the prevalence and impact of drug and alcohol use within Australia, and service-related information which details the characteristics of alcohol and other drug treatment services and their clients. - Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The site contains loads of topics including alcohol and other drugs, amphetamine-type stimulants, and illness and staying healthy to name but a few. - Australian National Council on Drugs
The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) is the principal advisory body to Government on drug policy and plays a critical role in ensuring the voice of the community is heard in relation to drug related policies and strategies. Membership of the ANCD includes people with a wide range of experience and expertise on various aspects of drug policy, such as treatment, rehabilitation, education, family counselling, law enforcement, research and work at the coalface in community organisations. - Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia
The Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. - Australian Government Health Insite
Provides a gateway to reliable information including alcohol, amphetamines and hallucinogens, caffeine, cannabis, cocaine, drug and alcohol services, drug overdose, harmful effects in pregnancy, heroin, inhalants and petrol sniffing, kava, medicines, mental illness and drug addiction, national drug policy, smoking, and treatments for drug addiction.