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Follow the links below to find information about the effects of using drugs or medications and alcohol together.
Updated January 2010
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Partying safely - schoolies week
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Better Health Channel
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Partying at Schoolies Week can be fun but you need to be aware of the risks. These include accidents, robbery, violence and sexual assault. Think about where you will draw the line on sex, alcohol and drugs, try not to drink too much and agree with your friends to look out for each other.
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Nov 2009
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Tricyclic antidepressants - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Tricyclic antidepressants can be used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, migraines and chronic pain.
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding - medicines and drugs
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Lots of different things can pass from the mother's body into the breast milk, including things you eat and drink.
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Mar 2009
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Tramadol for pain
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National Prescribing Service
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Information for consumers about tramadol, a painkiller prescribed by your doctor.
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Dec 2008
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Drugs - teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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Teenagers try drugs for many reasons including relaxation, socialising, curiosity or peer pressure. Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis are the most commonly used drugs by teenagers. Around one in five teenagers have tried cannabis at least once. Parents can reduce the risk of drugs for their children with some strategies.
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Nov 2008
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Australian Drug Information Network
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Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)
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The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) links users to a comprehensive range of websites and information on alcohol and other drugs. It is funded under the National Illicit Drug Strategy.
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Sep 2008
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Living with adult children
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Today many young adults to remain in their parent's home longer or return after a period of independent living. This can put pressure on families.
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Sep 2008
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2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: state and territory supplement
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report presents data on patterns of drug use in each of the states and territories. The results are based on a survey of more than 23,000 Australians conducted in 2007, and provide profiles of drug use and community attitudes in each of the states and territories.
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Aug 2008
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Substance abuse: Student factsheet
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Drugs are a part of our social life and culture, especially for younger people, and are potentially harmful to physical and mental health. Women are more likely than men to use medications, but are less likely than men to use illegal drugs.
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Nov 2007
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Alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers for preventing injury
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Alcohol and drug abuse are serious public health problems worldwide. Workplace alcohol and drug testing is a common intervention, especially in developed nations, but it is costly and its use is controversial. This systematic review aimed to assess the ...
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Jun 2007
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Mixing alcohol and medicines
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National Prescribing Service
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Learn about some of the effects of mixing alcohol with a range of medicines including antidepressant drugs, painkillers, allergy pills and cold and flu medicines.
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Mar 2007
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Family matters - how to approach drug issues with your family
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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A guide to talking about drug issues with children and young people, including information about legal and illicit drugs and alcohol, and tips for communicating with children and young people.
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Jun 2006
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Aspirin, alcohol and stomach bleeding: comments for consumers
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Australian Prescriber
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Aspirin and ibuprofen are examples of painkillers that can be bought without a prescription. Both painkillers can cause inflammation of the lining of the stomach. This can cause ulcers or bleeding.
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Feb 2005
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Alcohol and Paracetamol (Comments for Consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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Paracetamol is a useful painkiller. Taking too much paracetamol can, however, poison the liver. People who take overdoses of paracetamol can die from liver damage.
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Feb 2004
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Alcohol and paracetamol
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Australian Prescriber
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There are concerns that therapeutic doses of paracetamol may be hepatotoxic in patients who regularly drink moderate to large amounts of alcohol.
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Feb 2004
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1998 National Drug Strategy Household Survey : Queensland results
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Presents data collected in Australia's most comprehensive national survey on drug issues. Key results on drug-related awareness, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours are compared to the results for other States and Territories combined.
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Oct 2001
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Statistics on drug use in Australia 1998
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Provides a summary of major drug-use statistical collections which will lead interested readers to sources of more detailed information. Data are presented on drug use patterns, economics, special population groups, health impacts, treatment services, and drug-related crime and law enforcement.
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Oct 2001
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National drug strategy household survey 1998: first results
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Report presenting summary data collected in Australia's most comprehensive national survey on drug issues. Key results are presented on drug-related awareness, knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. Comparisons with the 1995 survey are presented and population estimates of the numbers of consumers of both licit and illicit substances are also provided.
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Oct 2001
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