Description
Drug abuse is a condition in which people cannot control their drug use, and/or
their drug use impairs their personal, social or occupational functioning for at least one
month. Serious physical effects on liver which metabolises all chemical agents entering
the body. Other health effects depend on the nature of the drug consumed, and route of
administration. Drug dependence is a condition which includes
drug tolerance (having to increase the amount consumed to get the same effects) or
withdrawal (presence of physical symptoms when the drug is discontinued). Approximately
… Australians are affected. |
Information
& Support
Australian Drug Foundation Views, events,
searchable library, information about drug abuse, education strategies.
National Drug
and Alcohol Research Centre Based at the University of New South
Wales. Provides extensive research information and service links on
alcohol and drug abuse. |