Smoking is not illegal, although in Queensland it is illegal to sell cigarettes to young people aged under 18 years. What is harmful about smoking? Cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is a poison. Just two or three drops of pure nicotine are enough to kill an adult....
For young people and their parents to help each other understand the problems posed by drugs in today’s social environment, it’s important everyone feels they can all discuss drugs without fear or embarrassment. Your parents may be worried about starting a...
What is caffeine? Many people think of caffeine as nothing more than something in coffee that perks them up in the morning. However, caffeine is also found in other common substances, including tea, cocoa, chocolate and cola. Caffeine is classified as a drug because...
What is alcohol and what does it do? Alcohol is a chemical contained in many drinks, including cider, wine, beer, vodka and other liquors. It is the result of the natural process of fermentation of fruit, vegetables or grain. It is increasingly available in mixed...
