Getting Help


It is often difficult to take the first step to get help. There are a range of free services available both online and over the phone that are non-judgemental and confidential, available 24 hours a day. The following information is designed to assist people in selecting the right kind of support for them or a friend. It also provides some useful information that may assist you in helping friends who may get into an emergency situation.

Do I Need Help?

It's not always easy to recognise that you need help with your drug or alcohol use so we have prepared some questions below to act as a guide to help you identify whether you need some assistance.

If you answer yes to any of these questions it may mean you could do with some assistance. Please give ADIS a call on 9442 5000, 1800 198 024 (free call for country callers) or follow the Where To Get Help link to find a service that's right for you.

However, even if you're not sure, the Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) is a free, confidential, non-judgemental service that provides access to someone to talk to about what you are experiencing. The ADIS can be contacted 24hrs a day, seven days a week on 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (free call for country callers).

Where To Get Help

The Alcohol and Drug Information Services is a non-biased, confidential, free counselling service which you can call 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Alternatively, Counselling Online is a service where you can communicate with a professional counsellor using text.

 
 
 
 

recognising you need help

  1. Have friends or family ever worried or complained about your drug or alcohol use?
  2. Do you ever use drugs or alcohol first thing in the morning or to get you through the day?
  3. Are you concerned about your drug or alcohol use?
  4. Do you ever use drugs or alcohol to overcome the effects of other drugs or alcohol taken earlier?
  5. Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drug or alcohol use?
  6. Have you ever felt regret after taking drugs or alcohol?
  7. Do you conceal your use from family or friends, or edit stories involving your drinking or using?
  8. Does your drug or alcohol use impact negatively on other parts of your life e.g. work, friendships, finances, health?
  9. Have you ever run out of money for things you need (e.g. food, bills, going out) because you've spent your money on alcohol or drugs?
  10. Would you like to change the way you use drugs or alcohol?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, it may mean you could do with some assistance. Please give ADIS a call on 9442 5000, 1800 198 024 (free call for country callers) or follow the Where To Get Help link to find a service that's right for you.



 

 
 
 
 

Too Much

A drug overdose is life threatening. An overdose occurs when the level of intoxication from the drug reaches a point where it begins to produce physical and/or psychological harm.

You should know the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose and how you can help. You could save a life. Click here to find out how