Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS)
The Alcohol and Drug Information Centres are state and territory-based services that offer information, advice, referral, intake, assessment and support 24 hours a day. ADIS offers services for individuals, their family and friends, general practitioners, other health professionals and business and community groups.

ADIS counsellors understand the difficulties of finding appropriate drug and alcohol treatment and use their knowledge and experience to assist callers.

Australian Capital Territory Alcohol & Drug Program : 02 6205 4545

New South Wales : 02 9361 8000 (Sydney) or 1800 422 599 (NSW regional and rural)

Northern Territory Alcohol & Other Drug Services : 1800 629 683 (NT general) or 08 8922 8399 (Darwin) or 08 8951 7580 (Alice Springs)

Queensland ADIS : 07 3837 5989 or 1800 177 833

South Australia ADIS : 08 8363 8618 or 1300 131 340

Tasmania ADIS : 03 6233 6722 or 1800 811 994

Victoria Directline : 1800 888 236

Western Australia ADIS : 08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 or for parents: 08 9442 5050, 1800 653 203 (WA only)

What to do if your someone has overdosed (n.b. USA numbers)

https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com/resources/how-to-respond-to-an-overdose

Talk to your Crew, teacher or GP

https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/phone-counselling/

https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling/

https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/email-counselling/

FORUMS & TOOLS

https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/group-chat/alcohol-and-other-drugs/

HELP OTHERS / CREW

Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.

Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.

If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.

see Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links

see A-Z professional help

see Pathways to Help - Crew

see Overdose and too much alcohol

https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/teens-using-drugs-and-alcohol

https://adf.org.au/alcohol-drug-use/teenagers/

https://adf.org.au/alcohol-drug-use/staying-safe-events/harm-reduction-strategies/

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/drugs-teenagers

https://www.mydr.com.au/kids-teens-health/drugs-and-young-people

https://www.healthline.com/health/schizophrenia-and-weed#side-effects

USA: https://www.drugrehab.com/teens/