Year 10 Health: Drugs
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Books in the Library
Marijuana and Health by Call Number: 362.29 MARISBN: 9781925339024
Doping and Drugs in Sport by Call Number: 362.299 DOPISBN: 9781922084279
Tobacco Smoking by Call Number: 362.2960994 TOBISBN: 9781921507502
Thousands of Deadly Chemicals by
Introduces readers to many of the chemicals that are produced by a burning cigarette and the effects of smoking on the body.
ISBN: 9781422202326Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Drug Aware
Australian Govt, Department of Health : National Drugs Campaign
Govt of Western Australia : Drug and Alcohol Office
- National Drug Strategy Household SurveyAs part of the National Drug Strategy, a survey is conducted every three years by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, to measures the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and drug use, and attitudes toward these substances, across Australia.
Data collected from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) contributes to the development of national and state policies on drug and alcohol-related issues. - Drug Related Resources : booklet/factsheets/brochures/postersA wide range of drug related resources which can be downloaded
Addiction
- Drug Facts : Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It is often mistakenly assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will. In fact, because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse, quitting is difficult, even for those who are ready to do so. Through scientific advances, we know more about how drugs work in the brain than ever, and we also know that drug addiction can be successfully treated to help people stop abusing drugs and lead productive lives.
- Drugs, Brains and Behavior : The Science of Addiction Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.† It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain—they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long-lasting, and can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in people who abuse drugs.