If you are pregnant, or thinking about having a baby, it is important to consider the types of drugs you might be taking and how they might affect you and your pregnancy.
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Hangovers – is beer before wine better?
Finally! Scientific research into whether the order of your drinks will lessen your hangover…
Benzodiazepines: what are they?
Benzodiazepines, benzos, are also known as minor tranquillisers.
Amphetamines: what are they?
Amphetamines (speed) belong to a group of drugs called psychostimulants.
Amphetamines (speed): tolerance and dependence
Amphetamines become highly addictive after prolonged use. Dependence on amphetamines can be psychological or physical, or both.
Cocaine use linked to permanent heart damage
Cocaine use could cause permanent heart damage, with persistent high blood pressure and blood vessel stiffness.
Inhalants: tolerance, dependence and treatment
Tolerance can develop with regular use of inhalants. Long term use can lead to a psychological dependence.
Inhalants: what are the effects?
Even small amounts of inhalants can affect you quite quickly, due to their rapid entry to the bloodstream through the lungs.
Ecstasy use in Australia, a world high
Australia has highest ecstasy use in world with 3% of the population taking the drug at least once per year, compared with 1% of Brits and Americans.
Ecstasy: what is it?
Ecstasy is a street name for the drug MDMA (methylenedioxymethylamphetamine). It is a type of stimulant.
