Drugs and alcohol

Experimentation with alcohol and other drugs is part of the lives of many young people. 

Here's some useful tips on being safe and seeking support if needed. 

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) NSW

Whether you are having issues with alcohol or other drugs, are concerned about someone else鈥檚 alcohol or other drug use, or just have general questions about alcohol or other drugs, you can of the day or week for support, information, counselling and referral to services in NSW.

ADIS Web Chat is also available from Monday to Friday 8.30am 鈥� 5pm (including public holidays).

DrugCocktails

is a website for youth to help them 鈥済et the facts鈥� about the effects and risks of mixing medications they take with substances. Search for the medication you use and learn the effects of taking it with other substances.

Youth Solutions

provides a list of drug and alcohol-related support services, programs and information lines to get help 

Lifeline substance misuse toolkit

Lifeline has a about substance misuse including help right now, long-term help, tools and apps and support services.