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Centre for Customs and Excise Studies

The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, University of Canberra, provides an international focal point for education, training, consultancy services and research capabilities relevant to customs and excise administrations, related border management agencies, and the private sector.
http://www.customscentre.canberra.edu.au/

LaneWorkSafe

LaneWorkSafe offer specialist advice on workplace alcohol and drug testing programs including: preparation of policy; education of employees and alcohol and drug testing and screening for all phases.
http://www.laneworksafe.com.au/

Family Drug Support

Family Drug Support FDS) supports families struggling as a result of drug use. FDS offers a seven day, 24 hour telephone line Australia-wide, manned by volunteers offering help to diffuse crisis, proffering strategies for coping and giving any information required.
http://www.fds.org.au/

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)

The overall mission of NDARC is to conduct high quality research and related activities that increases the effectiveness of the Australian and International treatment and other intervention responses to alcohol and other drug related harm.
http://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/

The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)

ADIN delivers alcohol and drug information to its website visitors who search ADIN's large collection of quality-assessed websites and databases. Organisations and individuals can search and share relevant information on licit and illicit drug issues.
http://www.adin.com.au

Somazone

Somazone is a website that was developed by young people for young people. It provides fast, free, anonymous access to quality assured information.
http://www.somazone.com.au

Community Alcohol Action Network (CAAN)

CAAN aims to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community by addressing the social and cultural forces that encourage problem drinking.
http://www.caan.adf.org.au/

DrugInfo Clearinghouse

The service functions as a drug prevention network, providing easy access to information about alcohol and other drugs, and drug prevention. Professionals and members of the general community can use the service as their first port of call for information from local, national and international sources.
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/

Alcohol.gov.au

The Australian Government's information site about alcohol. Here you will find information on alcohol-related health, science, news, and Australian Government policy.
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/

Drug Arm

DRUG ARM Australasia is a non-government, non-profit organisation committed to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle without the use of unnecessary drugs.
http://www.drugarm.com.au

Kids in Mind - Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service

ADAWS is the Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service in South Brisbane. 
http://www.kidsinmind.org.au/default2.asp?orgid=1&suborgid=20

"Where's your Head At?"

"Where's your Head At?" is the National Drugs Campaign's website which is designed specifically for young people. You can find out the facts about drugs and you can also meet a stack of young people who are clear-headed and clear of illegal drugs.
http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/youth/index.htm


Contacts

For information and advise concerning any drug-related issues, you can contact the following agencies in each Australian State:

New South Wales

Alcohol and Drug Information Service

02 9361 8000
1800 422 599 (toll free)

Victoria

Directline

1800 888 236 (toll free)

South Australia

Alcohol and Drug Information Service


SAVIVE

(08) 8363 8618
1300 13 13 40

(08) 8334 1699

Western Australia

Alcohol and Drug Information Service


Parent Drug Information Service

(08) 9442 5000
1800 198 024 (toll free)

(08) 9442 5050
1800 653 203 (toll free)

Queensland

Alcohol and Drug Information Service

(07) 3837 5989
1800 177 833 (toll free)

Tasmania

Alcohol and Drug Service

1800 811 994 (toll free)

Northern Territory

Amity House

(08) 8981 8030
1800 629 683

ACT

ACT Community Health

(02) 6205 4545