Drugs and Alcohol
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Queensland Injectors Health Network (QuIHN) "The Queensland Injectors Health Network (QuIHN) is Government funded to provide information and services on illicit drug use within a harm reduction philosophy. Services, information and resources are provided to users of drugs such as amphetamines, heroin, cannabis, benzodiazepines, GHB, ecstasy and other opiates and narcotics on safer injecting, harm reduction, detox, withdrawals, legal issues, addiction and tolerance. Information and resources are provided for families, health professionals and the wider community on illicit drug issues such as withdrawals, detox, dependency, addiction, counselling, hepatitis c, hiv, aids and behavioural issues." Brisbane: (07) 3620 8111. Address: 89-101 Gipps St Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 Gold Coast: (07) 5520 7900. Address: 2019 Gold Coast Highway Miami, QLD 4220 Sunshine Coast: (07) 5443 9576. Address: 59 Sixth Avenue Cotton Tree, QLD 4558 Cairns: (07) 4051 4742. Address: 17 Upward St Cairns 4870 Rockhampton: (07) 4923 7443. Address: 82-86 Bolsover St Rockhampton 4700 Email: quihn@quihn.org.au Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users' League (AIVL) "The Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) is the national peak organisation representing the state and territory drug user organisations and issues of national significance for people who use or have used illicit drugs." Ph (02) 6279 1600 Alcohol and other drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) "Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia - ADCA - is the peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of the Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs." Ph (02) 6281 0686 17 Napier Close DEAKIN ACT 2600 Email: adca@adca.org.au www.adca.org.au Australian National Council on Drugs "The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) is the principal advisory body to Government on drug policy and plays a critical role in ensuring the voice of the community is heard in relation to drug related policies and strategies. Membership of the ANCD includes people with a wide range of experience and expertise on various aspects of drug policy, such as treatment, rehabilitation, education, family counselling, law enforcement, research and work at the coalface in community organisations." Ph (02) 6279 1650 Email: ancd@ancd.org.au www.ancd.org.au Anex - Association for Prevention and Harm Reduction Programs Australia "Anex’s vision is for a society in which all individuals and communities enjoy good health and well-being, free from drug-related harm. A community-based, not for profit organisation, Anex promotes and supports Needle and Syringe Programs (NSPs) and the evidence-based approach of harm reduction. We strive for a supported and effectively resourced NSP sector that is perceived as part of the solution to drug-related issues." Ph (03) 9486 6399 Suite 1 Level 2 600 Nicholson Street Fitzroy North 3068 Email: info@anex.org.au www.anex.org.au |
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