For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs 24 hours, 7 days a week, call the National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline It will automatically direct you to the Alcohol and Drug Service in the state or territory you are calling from.
The COVID pandemic continues to change lives in many different ways, to support the community we have developed a range of alcohol and other drug specific resources to help you with accessing services and support you with any stress and anxiety you may be experiencing.
We will continue to update this page as new resources and information becomes available. For information on access to free naloxone opioid overdose reversing medicine , visit ' Take home naloxone — a key component in COVID preparedness '.
Please note: The take home naloxone program includes instructions for performing rescue breathing and chest compressions. What are my rights when negotiating my treatment during this time? People who test positive for COVID and are currently undergoing treatment for alcohol and other drug dependence can continue with their program. Talk to your service provider to discuss your treatment in the event you test positive.
The app is a useful tool in this time of social distancing and isolation as it provides you with an opportunity to manage your alcohol consumption in times of stress and anxiety. The Get Healthy Service Alcohol Reduction Program is also available for people who want to reduce their alcohol consumption to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and a healthier lifestyle. The Alcohol Reduction Program is open to anyone aged 18 years and over.
The fact sheet provides advice and information on protecting your health while using drugs during the COVID pandemic. In this time of unprecedented concern about our collective health and livelihoods, it is more important than ever to remain socially connected and physically healthy. There is no excuse for violence and abuse. If you or someone you care about is experiencing domestic and family violence there are services available to provide support.
If you or anyone else is in immediate danger, please call Police on triple zero. Women can also contact the NSW Domestic Violence Line on 65 64 63 for support, counselling and referral to ongoing support. The service is free, confidential and open to anyone affected by alcohol and other drugs, including people concerned about their own use, or about a family member or friend.
Web chat is only available for people living in NSW. To start a web chat counselling session read and accept the 'Terms and Conditions of Use' below.
Alternatively, if you would like to speak to a drug and alcohol counsellor over the phone, please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug helpline on which will direct you to your state service.
Monday to Friday 8. Your Service Hub is an online directory of alcohol and other drugs support, health and welfare services. If you need support for your own or someone else's substance use, you should use terms in Find Services like:. Not sure what service you need? Call the Alcohol and Drug Information Service on Family Drug Support FDS provides support and assistance to families throughout Australia who are experiencing difficulty with a family member using alcohol or other drugs.
FDS is a non-religious, non-judgemental and caring organisation of volunteers who have first-hand experience living with family members experiencing alcohol or drug dependency. FDS supports families by providing information about alcohol and other drugs, dependence and treatment options, while also helping families to overcome stigma and reduce self-blame, provide mutual support and help families build skills to strengthen their relationships.
FDS provide a 24 hour, 7 days a week support line for families, support groups and meetings, the 'Stepping Stones' and 'Stepping Forward' courses, events and resources. Families, friends and loved ones can play a critical role in the recovery of people who experience alcohol and other drug problems, however they are often focused on the needs of others while they neglect their own their own health and wellbeing.
The Family and Friend Support Program FFSP is an online cognitive behavioural therapy program to support people who are caring for or supporting someone with alcohol and other drug use issues. FFSP is based on a series of modules and includes information and activities on how families and friends can help their loved ones, with a specific emphasis on the person providing the support and their often unmet needs.
It's usually available as a clear liquid. It is known as a designer drug because it is made usually in home basement labs for the purposes of getting high. Like Ecstasy, GHB is popular with club-goers and those who go to "rave" parties, including teens and young adults. When mixed with alcohol, it has a depressant effect that can cause someone to black out. The following effects may begin within 15 to 20 minutes of taking GHB and may last around three to four hours:. The difference between the amount needed to get high and the amount that causes an overdose can be hard to judge.
Being under the influence of GHB increases the risk of injury due to confusion, dizziness, or abrupt loss of consciousness.
If the dose is too high, you might overdose. There is limited information about the impact of long-term GHB use on people's health. While the main long-term risk is dependence, other reported long-term effects include:. The effects of taking GHB with other drugs — including over-the-counter or prescribed medications — can be unpredictable and dangerous, and could have the following effects:.
Using GHB to help with the symptoms of the come down after using stimulants can lead to a dependence on both drugs. Not sure what you are looking for? Try our intuitive Path2Help tool and be matched with support information and services tailored to you. Giving up GHB after using it for a long time is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without it.
Withdrawal symptoms usually start about hours after the last dose and can continue for about days. Vickers M. Gammahydroxybutyric acid. Int Anesthesiol Clin. Ross TM. Gamma hydroxybutyrate overdose: two cases illustrate the unique aspects of this dangerous recreational drug. J Emerg Nurs. Marwick C. Coma-inducing drug GHB may be reclassified. Clinical course of gamma-hydroxybutyrate overdose. This content is owned by the AAFP. A person viewing it online may make one printout of the material and may use that printout only for his or her personal, non-commercial reference.
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