Australian Links
Alcohol and Drug Council of Australia (ADCA)
includes an email distribution list that keeps you up to date with news, debate and training opportunities around Australia.
Alcoholics Anonymous in Australia
Australian Drug Information Network
a one stop shop for a comprehensive range of topics and links.
Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
an independent, non-profit organisation with a focus on information, education and prevention.
Drug Info Clearinghouse
focuses on prevention issues.
Eastern Collaboration of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (ECADA)
this website provides information on a wide range of alcohol and drug services in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
has a focus on treatment.
National Drug Research Institute
has a focus on prevention.
National Drug Strategy
provides a list of phone alcohol and drug information services that provide information and referral for each state and territory.
Narcotics Anonymous in Australia
Turning Point
for issues, services and research.
Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS)
for services and information.
International Links
The International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA)
represents a growing movement of people across the world seeking effective ways to reduce harm from substance abuse and ensure basic human rights are upheld.
Erowid and Lycaeum
for comprehensive information on a diverse range of substances and their effects.
The Drug Policy Alliance
is a policy research institute with a harm reduction focus, including an on-line library with an extensive range of articles and good links
Media Awareness Project (MAP)
is a site dedicated to drug policy reform providing access to media articles and good links to other sites.
Family Links
Family Drug Help
Helpline: 1300 660 068 or 9573 1780 (Melbourne callers)
Support and information for families of substance users
Sibling Support
A new website offering support for siblings of substance users. This site includes information, videos, discussion boards and sibling stories.
Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement
Support for individuals, organisations and communities in order to enhance well-being following adverse life events.
Family Drug Support:
Helpline number: 1300 368 186
National service for families
Adfam (UK):
Adfam is the leading national organisation in the UK working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol.
The Parents Resource Centre (USA)
The Parents Resource Centre provides advice and stories from parents and professionals about drug prevention, intervention and raising healthy teens.
