A drug is a chemical that changes how your body and mind work.
The most common types of drugs are:
Everyday substances - coffee and prescription medication
Legal (for people over 18 in Australia and NZ) – cigarettes and alcohol
Illegal – speed, cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis (marijuana)
Drugs can be harmful to your mind and body, especially while you're still growing and changing.
Other problems that drugs can cause are:
Addiction
Overdose
Death
Illness or injury
Loss of friendships
Problems at home
Impact on school or work
Poor decision making
Trouble with the law
Negative side effects eg dehydration, feeling sick
Issues with memory, problem solving and learning
Drug use is a personal and sometimes sensitive issue, and may be difficult to talk about. If you are feeling your use is starting to affect things that matter to you it can be helpful to talk to someone outside your friends and family about your options. You can start a chat or give Sonder a call at any time of day or night.
If you have any questions or need extra support, we're here to help you anytime in any language. Simply start a chat with us via the home screen of the Sonder app.
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