Alcohol
Information about alcohol
About alcohol
Alcohol is a drug that acts as a depressant and slows down the brain and nervous system.
Literary mocktails
What do you get when you cross literary favourites with delicious thirst-quenching concoctions? Literary mocktails!
Alcohol, drugs and driving in NSW
It is against the law to drive under the influence of alcohol or any illicit drug.
Alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding
Find information about alcohol use and pregnancy, breastfeeding and the health of babies.
Alcohol, tobacco and young people
Find information about the law relating to alcohol, tobacco and young people.
Reducing risk from alcohol harm
Australian alcohol guidelines
The Australian Alcohol Guidelines provide information for Australians on reducing risks to health from drinking alcohol.
Get Healthy information and coaching service
NSW Health runs a free telephone coaching service to help people who want to reduce their alcohol consumption.
Community action
What are Community Drug Action Teams, why are they important and how can you get involved?
Quick Guide to Drugs and Alcohol
This book is intended for anyone who is interested in finding accurate information about drugs and alcohol.
It is not a medical or scientific book, it is set out in easy to read sections so that you can find the information that you require quickly, and read as much or as little as you like.
Getting help
Where to find information about support and treatment services in NSW.