Morphine and Heroin are part of the Opioid class of drugs. Morphine is a naturally occurring opiate derived from the resin of the Opium Poppy. Heroin is a chemically processed derivative of Morphine and is classified as semi-synthetic.

Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in Australia. Ingesting the drug can result in the onset of several physical and psychological symptoms, thought the severity of these varies depending on factors such as but not limited to; how much is consumed, the frequency of use, how it is administered, its strength, the user’s…

GHB (chemical name: Gamma-hydroxybutyrate) or Grievous Bodily Harm as it’s commonly called, is a depressant-type drug.

Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants, which means they slow down the workings of the brain.

Cocaine is an illicit substance derived from the Coca plant that is classified as a psychostimulant drug. Psychostimulant drugs speed up the messages travelling between the brain and affected parts of the body. Cocaine is popularly used on social occasions, which results in bingeing (repeated use at increasingly higher doses). (1)

Amphetamines are synthetic stimulant drugs; In layman’s terms, they are lab-created substances that speed up the workings of the brain. There are legal (prescribed by a doctor) and illegal amphetamines.