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01 Dec 2017... Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medicines commonly used to treat painful swollen joints. They are not steroids but are effective in reducing pain and tension. (Brand names: Brufen, Naprosyn, Voltaren, Celebrex, Naprogesic). The fact sheet provides information about benefits, side effects and precautions.

01 Jan 2023... Tips for parents to help support their child and encourage them to talk to you about alcohol and other drugs.

19 Mar 2022... Random roadside drug testing happens in every state and territory across Australia. This resource is a quick guide on what to expect from a roadside drug test, what the test detects and information on how long different drugs stay in a person’s system.

01 Aug 2019... This brochure explains what to do if you are pleading guilty to a drink driving charge.

01 Nov 2014... This easy to read fact sheet provides the facts on methamphetamine including 'speed' and 'ice' - the short and long term effects on your body and life, interaction with other drugs, methamphetamine use during pregnancy, tolerance and dependence, withdrawal, overdose, driving, the law (in NSW) and telephone numbers for services in every state in Australia.

17 Sep 2020... Do you or someone you care about need help to stop or cut down alcohol or drug use? Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) and Area Drug Health Service are free, confidential and welcome people from all cultures.  These videos, in different languages, show the types of support and services available for people who may need assistance with alcohol or drug issues or their families. Help can be provided face-to-face or by phone, and professional interpreters are available free of charge.

21 Aug 2023... This video explores the way gambling harm can affect the individual and their family, addresses the stigma of gambling harm, and encourages help-seeking.  These short animated videos help to raise awareness of gambling harm and the support options available via Gambler’s Help. With English subtitles, they are ideal for multicultural community organisations to share on their digital channels to help start conversations about gambling harm.

02 Jun 2025... Public Fertility Care makes parenthood possible for more Victorians. This fact sheet has information on how how the service can help you, types of services, eligibility, costs and how to access these services. Ask your GP for a referral.  Access more information on the Better Health Channel through this link . 

Crystalline methamphetamine, also commonly known as 'ice', is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. It is a type of methamphetamine, which is generally stronger and more addictive and has more harmful side effects than the powder form known as speed.

01 Sep 2011... This poster details the rights and responsibilities of a person using Victorian alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.