Substance Abuse
Drugs are substances that alter the normal functioning of the brain. Not only can they be addictive, they can cause serious damage to your health or even end up killing you. Each month, we focus on the effects of a different substance, from hard drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy through to tobacco, alcohol and even the stuff the doctor prescribes. We point out exactly how these substances destroy so many people’s lives
Fuming over petrol
The number of sniffers has dropped since the Federal Government began subsidizing Opal fuel for petrol stations but there is still more to be done.
The roll out of Opal fuel has helped with problem petrol sniffing in affected communities but problems still exist where there are rogue petrol stations or areas not yet switched over to Opal.
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Ditch the durries today!
Because over 50 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are smokers, Indigenous people suffer higher rates of smoking-related illness and death than the non-Indigenous population.
This is having a hugely damaging impact on our community. Ditch the durries today!
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Boost juice busted
Don’t cheat yourself short on the roids
You’re hitting the gym, eating the right foods, getting plenty of rest and you’re still not as big as the other fellas. Then someone offers you a bottle of magic pills . . .
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Bottle Blues (Alcohol)
A lot of us don’t realise that, just like marijuana, ice or heroin, alcohol is a drug.
And it’s not just any drug – it’s the most widely used drug in Australia. While there are some potential health benefits linked to the light consumption of alcohol, alcohol misuse continues to cause serious problems with our community’s health and well-being. read more
Puff Baddy (Smoking)
Kidney failure is one of the most serious and prevalent health threats facing Indigenous Australians. The number of patients affected has quadrupled over the past 10 years. It is fatal if it’s not treated.
Rates of kidney disease in the Top End of Australia are currently doubling every three and half years, with Aboriginal rates being more than 20 times those of the non-Aboriginal population. But there are plenty of things you can do to prevent kidney disease. read more
Battle of the Binge (Binge Drinking)
The Federal Government has announced millions of dollars of funding to tackle what it calls the binge drinking “epidemic” among young Australians.
Research has revealed that, in any in any given week, around 170,000 12- to 17-year-olds are binge drinking or drinking at dangerous levels. One in five 16- and 17-year-olds also drinks at risky levels.
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Amyl Nitrate
Amyl Nitrate (also known as amyl, poppers, rush, snappers) is a toxic drug that comes in a yellow liquid form. Usually inhaled through the nose, Amyl Nitrate causes a temporary “rush” sensation, cause... read more
Substance Use
Some people think that using or abusing drugs or alcohol when they’re going through a stressful time will help them to cope. In reality, turning to substance abuse when you’re feeling down or facing a... read more
Boost juice busted
Don’t cheat yourself short on the roidsYou’re hitting the gym, eating the right foods, getting plenty of rest and you’re still not as big as the other fellas. Then someone offers you a bottle of magic pills . . .
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