Alcohol and Drugs

Learn more about some of the most commonly used drugs.

Alcohol

Also called booze, grog, liquor

Amyl Nitrite

Also called amyl, buzz, nitro, poppers, rush

Benzodiazepines

Also called benzos, rowies, vals, V, downers, sleepers, mother’s little helpers

Buprenorphine

Also called bupe, subs, subbies, orange

Cannabis

Also called marijuana, pot, weed, grass, gunja, yarndi, Mary Jane

Cocaine

Also called blow, coke, Charlie, snow

Codeine

Also called cody, sizzurp, syrup

Gabapentinoids

GHB

Also called G, grievous bodily harm, fantasy, blue nitro, liquid ecstasy

Hallucinogens

Also called psychedelics

Heroin

Also called H, hammer, Harry, slow, smack

Inhalants

Also called volatile substances or solvents

Ketamine

Also called K, ket, special K, super K, vitamin K, kitkat

MDMA

Also called ecstasy, e, pingers, pills, MD, Molly

Methamphetamine

Also called meth, ice, crystal, speed, base, goey, fast, whizz, shabu

Nitrous Oxide

Also called balloons, buzz bomb, hippy crack, laughing gas, nangs, nitro, nos, n20, whippets

Pharmaceutical Opioids

Quetiapine

Steroids

Also called roids, juice, gear

Z-drugs

ZOPICLONE and ZOLPIDEM

Understanding drug types

There are three main types of drugs – depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens. They each have different effects.

Learn about drug types

Signs to look out for

If you are worried about your drug use or concerned for someone you know, there are indicators to look out for which include spending large amounts of time getting, using or recovering from the effects, using in greater amounts, needing to use more to get the same effect, difficulty stopping or cutting back, cravings, withdrawal symptoms and experiencing problems in your social life.

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Getting support

No matter what things are like or what stage you’re at, we can support you. We have an experienced team that can provide over the phone counselling at any hour of the day and offer referral information for detox, rehab, opioid treatment and many other types of support. We can also equip you with strategies if someone you know needs a hand.

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