People in our community use legal and illegal drugs in private party settings for a wide range of reasons. Using drugs always involves risks. As drugs may be used at private parties, hosts and guests need to know how to reduce and manage the risks.

Combining different drugs, including alcohol, can increase the risks of overdosing and other problems. Some drug combinations are particularly dangerous. For example mixing GHB with alcohol or with any other depressants or 'downers' increases the risk of overdose dramatically.

Find out more on this page.

• Learn how to reduce the risk of overdose.
• Find out how to reduce the chances of experiencing problems related to drug and alcohol use.
• Get all the equipment you need to inject safely.
• Get help if you are having problems with your alcohol or drug use.
• Learn about drugs and the drug issues most commonly encountered at parties.

There are fact sheets for hosts and for guests. Choose which is most relevant for you.

ACON's Alcohol & Other Drugs program can help you...

We provide information and referrals regarding counselling, drug treatment and support groups. We can answer specific questions you may have about drug and alcohol use.

Call during business hours on 02 9206 2000, or 1800 063 060 if you live outside of Sydney.

Visit our website: www.acon.org.au or www.rightnow.acon.org.au for information on
our services.

The Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) can provide information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 02 9361 8000.

Looking for more in depth information about drugs? Visit the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) site: www.ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au