What are the myths & facts about particular drugs?
In the general society there are still a lot of myths regarding drugs and drug use. This is the same for both the legal and illegal drugs. A good place to find out more information with regard to specific drugs is the DET publication Drugs: Just the facts. Copies are available from DET Sales on 9793 3086 or online at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/appse/staff/F1.0/F1.4/catalogue.htm Alternatively similar information can be found from various National and State Drug Information websites such as: • http://www.druginfo.nsw.gov.au • http://www.ceida.net.au/ • http://www.adin.com.au/ • http://www.adf.org.au/ • http://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/ndarc.nsf What are the links between drug abuse and mental illness? This question has been debated for many years as there is a prevalence of drug use amongst those who suffer from mental illnesses (Andrews et al, 1999; Merikangas et al, 1998). The debate is around whether the drug has caused the mental illness or whether those who suffer from mental illnes
