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Drug Info

Free information about drugs, alcohol and the law for the community of New South Wales.

Drug Info

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A to Z of Drugs
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What are drugs?
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Drugs and the law
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Aboriginal resources
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Standard drinks
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Drug & Alcohol Info Hub
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Community action
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Literary mocktails
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Latest news and articles

Latest news and articles

Keep up to date with information and services related to drugs, alcohol and the law in NSW.

Alcohol and young people

Can drinking alcohol before you are 18 years old affect your brain development?

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Caretaker period

Friday
Friday 1 March 2019

In the lead-up to the 2019 state election, the State Library of NSW’s Drug Info website and other channels will operate in line with the caretaker conventions.

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Publications

A Quick Guide to Drugs & Alcohol

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.

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Getting help