Alcohol Use and Drugs

Follow the links below to find information about both drug and alcohol use, including the effects of using alcohol and drugs or medications together.

Updated September 2008

Printer friendly page

21 Resources Found
Results 1 to 20 displayed.
1    2   
Title:   Alcohol and paracetamol
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   There are concerns that therapeutic doses of paracetamol may be hepatotoxic in patients who regularly drink moderate to large amounts of alcohol.
Date:   Feb 2004
Title:   Alcohol and paracetamol (Comments for Consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2004
Title:   Mixing alcohol and medicines
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Aspirin, alcohol and stomach bleeding: comments for consumers
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2005
Title:   Tricyclic antidepressants
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Tricyclic antidepressants allow more of the brain chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline to be available to nerve cells. This helps nerve signals in the brain to be normal and so relieve depression.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   Breastfeeding and the use of recreational drugs - alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and marijuana
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   This paper both reviews the current literature and explores anecdotal information as reported by Nursing Mothers' (now Australian Breastfeeding Association) breastfeeding counsellors relating to breastfeeding and the use of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and marijuana.
Date:   Aug 1998
Title:   Alcohol
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Alcohol is a type of drug that is legal in most countries. This fact sheet contains information on the reasons why people drink, the effects of drinking, and some of the things you need to keep in mind when drinking.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Drugs - teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Partying safely - tips for teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Partying is fun for people of all ages. Teenagers in particular like to party, which could include clubbing, attending a concert or festival, having a party at home or going to a party at a friend's house. Following a few tips and suggestions will help you stay safe when you're out having a good time.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Australian Drug Information Network
Publisher:   Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)
Description:   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.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Safe partying
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Wanting to go out and party is a normal rite of passage for most young people. There are a few simple things that you can do to have fun in a safe way. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Statistics on drug use in Australia 1998
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: state and territory supplement
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   1998 National Drug Strategy Household Survey : Queensland results
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   National drug strategy household survey 1998: first results
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2001
Title:   Breastfeeding - medicines and drugs
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Lots of different things can pass from the mother's body into the breast milk, including things you eat and drink.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Family matters - how to approach drug issues with your family
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Substance abuse: Student factsheet
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   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.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Living with adult children
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Planning a pregnancy?: things to do before you conceive
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   What women need to know about immunity to rubella and other health issues before they conceive.
Date:   Jan 2000
Results 1 to 20 displayed.
1    2   

  • Other Related Topics: