Alcohol Information about alcohol About alcohol Alcohol is a drug that acts as a depressant and slows down the brain and nervous system. Standard drinks A 'standard drink' is the measure of alcohol used to work out safe drinking levels. Literary mocktails What do you get when you cross literary favourites with delicious thirst-quenching concoctions? Literary mocktails! Drugs, alcohol and the workplace Find information about the impact of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding Find information about alcohol use and pregnancy, breastfeeding and the health of babies. Mental health Find information about drugs and alcohol and mental health. 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. Availability of alcohol in the community Regulate the sale of alcohol near you. Alcohol and the law in New South Wales Alcohol and the law Find information about alcohol and law in New South Wales. Alcohol, drugs and driving in NSW Find information about the effects of alcohol, in particular blood alcohol concentration or B.A.C, on driving. Binge drinking Drinking to the point where the more severe negative effects of drinking alcohol occur, especially intentionally, is called binge drinking. Drink spiking Find out about drink spiking and risky drinking. Publications A Quick Guide to Drugs & Alcohol An easy to read reference book with information on a range of drugs, drug effects, drugs and driving, pregnancy, treatment, statistics, drugs and the law and where to go for help and further information. Read Looking for more? The State Library has a wealth of health information in its collections. Try searching our various resources to find more. Search catalogue Search catalogues Search eResources Find full-text articles, newspapers and images Research Guides Discover our specialised subject guides Getting help Getting help School resources Ask a Librarian Drug Info for public libraries
