Addictions
View our selection of articles and health resources on drug and alcohol addictions. And don't forget to use the alcohol calculator and try out the myDr smoking cost calculator to see how much your addiction is costing you.
View our selection of articles and health resources on drug and alcohol addictions. And don't forget to use the alcohol calculator and try out the myDr smoking cost calculator to see how much your addiction is costing you.
Fatty liver is a condition most commonly found in heavy drinkers or people who are obese or have dia
It is beneficial to stop smoking at any age. Smokers have a one in two chance of dying from a smokin
The effects of smoking on your body and your mind can be viewed by clicking the body part on this in
An Australian standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. By counting standard drinks you can keep
Cirrhosis of the liver, which may be caused by drinking too much alcohol, is a severe and irreversib
After prolonged use, cocaine is highly addictive and with regular use, larger amounts of cocaine are
Too much alcohol can be bad for you. Find out the recommended limits for men and for women, and for
The effects of ecstasy may start to be felt within 20 minutes to one hour after a pill has been take
Nanging is the inhalation of nitrous oxide from bulbs used to whip up cream. NO inhalation carries r
The effects of amphetamines (speed) vary from person to person. There are immediate effects, effects
Nearly 7 per cent of Australians have tried ice, and 2.5% are currently using it, according to
Use of cannabis can cause a condition called drug-induced psychosis.
If a person dependent on heroin suddenly stops taking it, withdrawal symptoms may result.
Your liver is the main place in your body where alcohol is broken down. See what happens to the alco
Nearly 7 per cent of Australians have tried ice, and 2.5% are currently using it, according to
Young Australians seem to be losing their appetite for alcohol, with fewer people drinking and also
Australia's prisons are hotspots for chronic disease and mental health problems, with new report
You are at higher risk of developing alcohol problems if your spouse has a drinking problem. Married
Vaping is especially popular among young smokers, with one in six admitting to using e-cigarettes, a
A 26-year-old cannabis smoker has become Australia's first reported case of cannabis arteritis, near
People who take cocaine are 6 times more likely to have a stroke in the 24 hours after snorting coca
Nanging is the inhalation of nitrous oxide from bulbs used to whip up cream. NO inhalation carries r
New alcohol guidelines in UK show any level of drinking is linked to cancer.
Even 1 drink a day for women and 2 drinks a day for male smokers, increases the risk of certain alc
Problem drinking among successful over-50s is a middle-class phenomenon.
Methamphetamine deaths have increased across Australia in the past 12 months, while use of ice among
