ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

Alcohol is a big part of Australian life. While most adults drink socially and responsibly, a significant number of people are putting their health at risk, either through binge drinking or chronic over-consumption.  Drug addiction also affects many families. For more information on safe alcohol consumption, including teenage drinking, or if you are concerned about your level of drinking or drug use, or that of a family member, you will find an extensive list of resources below.

  • For general information:

Alcohol 

 

Drug

  • Australian Drug Foundation
  • ADIN Australia's leading drug and alcohol information directory
  • Your room  information about alcohol and a wide range of drugs, how they can affect people, side effects, withdrawal, and how to get help for yourself or for anyone else who needs it.

 

  • Am I drinking too much?
  • For affected family members:
    • If you are concerned about a family member ADIN is Australia's leading drug and alcohol information directory. 
    • Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with someone whose drinking is a problem.
    • Alateen is a recovery program for young people, and provides support for teenagers affected by the problem drinking of a parent or other family member.
    • Family Drug Support up to date information on all aspects of alcohol and drug use for the families of alcohol and other drug users.
    • First Floor Programme A holistic drug & alcohol service at Wollongong Salvos, supporting and empowering families and individuals in their recovery from substance abuse, mental health issues, grief and loss.
    • Support Services for parents
  • For young people:
    • Alateen is a recovery program for young people, and provides support for teenagers affected by the problem drinking of a parent or other family member.
    • Alcohol and Kids: a guide for parents from the Australian Government.
    • Drinkwise Australia do you know what binge drinking is?
    • Parenting Strategies: for parents of adolescents to better understand how they can influence their children to make good decisions about safe partying, alcohol, and how to aim for optimum mental health.
    • Quick reference wallet card designed for young people to carry with them as a reminder of safe drinking.
    • Youth Substance Abuse Services supports and strengthens vulnerable young people affected by drug and alcohol use, mental illness and social disconnection in order to improve their health, well-being and participation in the community.
  • Local services:
    • Drug and Alcohol Community Adult Team for people aged over 25, 1300 652 226
    • headspace - a free youth health service for young people aged 12-25 years. dealing with issues including bullying, relationship break-ups, mental health issues, physical health concerns, sexual health and contraception, issues with alcohol or drugs... and many more.
    • Kedesh - addiction services, located in Berkeley, residential and day attendance rehab 4222 1800
    • NSW Area Health If you or someone you know needs help with drug or alcohol problems you can call this number: 1300 652 226 for free services for individuals with drug or alcohol problems and their families.
    • NSW Area Health - contacts
    • Smart recovery - youth drug and alcohol support groups, for under 24's, 4254 2700
    • South Coast Private Hospital 1800 250 000
    • Youth Drug and Alcohol Service for people aged 13-24, 1/1 Atchison St, Wollongong, 4254 1688