Getting Help
Thousands of Australians are in treatment right now. Treatment works. More Australians than ever before are getting treatment for drug and alcohol problems.
If you or someone you know needs help with a problem with drugs or alcohol, without doubt the key is to seek help and tackle the problem.
On this website there is a list of numbers and agencies you can call confidentially. If you or someone you know needs help, make that call… it could be one of the most important calls you ever make.
Treatment programs today address underlying problems and prepare people for the road ahead. There have been massive developments in the past 15 years in drug and alcohol treatment in Australia and we hear too much in the news about the negatives of alcohol and drugs when it comes to problems… and not enough about the thousands of Australians who tackle their problems — and beat them.
Around the country everyday in thousands of locations people are getting help for drug and alcohol issues. Make that call — and explore the options… because treatment works.
Support services
If you are looking for information about drugs and/or support services the ANCD suggests that you contact the Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) in your state or territory. The relevant contact numbers are:
Australian Capital Territory
24 Hour Alcohol and Drug Telephone Line
02 6207 9977
New South Wales
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
02 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599 (rural)
Northern Territory
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
1800 131 350
Queensland
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
07 3837 5989 or 1800 177 833 (rural)
South Australia
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
1300 13 13 40
Tasmania
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
1800 811 994 (24 Hour)
Victoria
DirectLine
1800 888 236
DrugInfo
1300 85 85 84
Family Drug Helpline
1300 660 068
Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS Line)
03 9418 1020 or 1800 014 446 (rural)
Western Australia
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (rural)
Parent Drug Information Service
08 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203 (rural)
Other support services you may like to contact
Family Drug Support
1300 368 186
Kids Help Line
1800 55 1800
Lifeline
13 11 14
Narcotics Anonymous
1300 652 820 or email
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National Cannabis Information and Helpline
1800 30 40 50
SANE Australia
1800 187 263
SMART Recovery Australia
02-9373-5100
Quitline
131 848 or 137 848