Harm reduction information
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation offers a range of information on different types of drugs and their short and long term effects. The Alcohol and Drug Foundation can be contacted on 1300 85 85 84.
Alcohol and Drug FoundationQuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to illicit drug users throughout Queensland. QuIHN offers a range of harm reduction services and information and can be contacted on 1800 172 076.
QuIHNQuIVAA is a peer-based organisation which has been fighting for the health and human rights of people who use drugs in Queensland for over 30 years, owned and operated by people who use drugs for people who use drugs. QuIVAA aims to be the amplified voice representing the diversity of people who use drugs, through advocacy aimed at addressing systemic and individual issues affecting people throughout Queensland. Operating through a peer-based harm reduction philosophy, QuIVAA encourages and supports members to be active and have input into the issues that affect people who use drugs across Queensland.
QuIVAAQNADA harm reduction resources
Alcohol
These resources describe some of the interactions between alcohol and commonly prescribed mental health medications. The information provided in these resources is general only and we encourage you to speak with a health professional to discuss more detailed interactions.
Let us know if you have ever experienced different interactions, as this may inform future iterations of these resources.
AlcoholCannabis
These resources describe some of the interactions between cannabis and commonly prescribed mental health medications. The information provided in these resources is general only and we encourage you to speak with a health professional to discuss more detailed interactions.
Let us know if you have ever experienced different interactions, as this may inform future iterations of these resources.
CannabisHallucinogens
These resources describe some of the interactions between hallucinogens and commonly prescribed mental health medications. Hallucinogens may include drugs such as LSD and magic mushrooms. The information provided in these resources is general only and we encourage you to speak with a health professional to discuss more detailed interactions.
Let us know if you have ever experienced different interactions, as this may inform future iterations of these resources.
HallucinogensNicotine
These resources describe some of the interactions between nicotine and commonly prescribed mental health medications. The information provided in these resources is general only and we encourage you to speak with a health professional to discuss more detailed interactions.
Let us know if you have ever experienced different interactions, as this may inform future iterations of these resources.
NicotineOpioids
These resources describe some of the interactions between opioids and commonly prescribed mental health medications. Opioids include prescription drugs such as tramadol and fentanyl and also include illicit drugs such as heroin. The information provided in these resources is general only and we encourage you to speak with a health professional to discuss more detailed interactions.
Let us know if you have ever experienced different interactions, as this may inform future iterations of these resources.
OpioidsStimulants
These resources describe some of the interactions between stimulants and commonly prescribed mental health medications. Stimulants include drugs such as amphetamines, cocaine and ecstasy (MDMA). The information provided in these resources is general only and we encourage you to speak with a health professional to discuss more detailed interactions.
Let us know if you have ever experienced different interactions, as this may inform future iterations of these resources.
Stimulants