Drugs

Useful websites

Save a Mate
Red Cross and MTV have joined forces in a campaign to urge people to look after their mates, have fun and party safely this summer. The save-a-mate message is simple - keep an eye out for your friends and know what to do in an emergency.

Teen Health - Drinking or Drug Problem
A doctor answers the question, "My friend thinks I have a drinking and drug problem. What should I do?" here. And the plain facts about the different kinds of illicit drugs out there are explained in What You Should Know.

Australian Drug Information Network
Provides links to alcohol and drug services for young people nation wide and by state. It also has links for online information and support as well as international services.

Cautious with Cannabis
Here you will find information and activities about a broad range of issues related to cannabis. There's general information, information about the law, considering change, reducing harms, and over coming dependence.

Oxygen
OxyGen gives you the whole story about tobacco so you can make your own decisions about smoking. Here you'll find hard facts about the tobacco industry, the truth about smoking myths, comebacks if you get pressured to smoke and lots more.

Somazone
This is an Australian website developed by young people for young people. Somazone provides fast, free, anonymous access to quality-assured health information. There are factsheets, Q&A, stories, videos, and a searchable services directory.
Somazone is a program of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) and aims to empower young people to address their physical, emotional and social health needs in a way that is relevant and non-judgemental.

What's With Weed
What's With Weed is a Canadian based website which has basic facts and information for people who are using weed or people who are concerned about a friend using it.

Above The Influence
The goal of this site is to help you stay above the influence of drugs. The more aware you are of the influences around you, the better prepared you will be to stand up to the pressures that keep you down. They don't tell you how to live your life, but give you another perspective and the latest facts. You need to make your own smart decisions.

Check Yourself
A place for teens to check out where they are with drugs and alcohol. Features stories, videos and info as well as a Q&A.