Learn about some of the most commonly used legal and illegal drugs in Australia
State Library of NSW. (n.d.). A to Z of Drugs. https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/drugs/a-to-z-of-drugs
What are drugs and what are their effects on people who use them?
Drugs are substances that change a person's physical or mental state. The vast majority of drugs are used to treat medical conditions, both physical and mental. Some, however, are used outside the medical setting for their effects on the mind. These are referred to as recreational drugs, and many of them are illegal in Australia.
State Library of NSW. (n.d.). What are Drugs?. https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/drugs/what-are-drugs
The Quick Guide to Drugs and Alcohol is an easy to read reference book with information on a range of drugs, drug effects, drugs and driving, pregnancy, treatment, statistics, drugs and the law and where to go for help and further information.
The 3rd edition is published by the Drug Info service which is a partnership between the State Library of NSW and NSW Health. This third edition has been revised and updated from the previous edition, with three new chapters added.
N.B. A copy of this book is also available to borrow from the College Library (Call No: 362.29 DRU)
NDARC, N. D., National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (Australia), & Drug Info. (2017). A quick guide to drugs & alcohol. Drug Info, State Library of New South Wales.