The immediate effects of heroin may last 3 to 5 hours. Find out what the long-term effects are and the effects of coming down.
Addictions
Heroin: tolerance and dependence
Prolonged use of heroin is highly addictive. Using heroin regularly can result in dependence and tolerance to it.
The short and long term effects of smoking, explained
An exhaustive breakdown of exactly how smoking effects your body – from the short-term symptoms to long-term complications
Quit smoking: 10 tips
Read these 10 quick tips to help you quit smoking, including nicotine patches, motivation and other information on giving up smoking.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Drinking alcohol while pregnant or breast feeding can harm your baby. Find out about the features of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and how to prevent it.
Alcohol: what is it?
Alcohol is a depressant drug, which means it slows down the activity of the central nervous system.
Alcohol and social problems
All areas of a persons life can be affected by alcohol use: family, personal relationships, legal, health, work and finance.
Alcohol: drinking problems
Worried about the harm from excessive drinking? Read about the health and psychological problems that can result from alcohol misuse on myDr.com.au.
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. The more a person drinks the higher their BAC.
Cannabis psychosis
Cannabis use can cause you to experience psychotic symptoms, here’s what research says about cannabis use and psychosis.
