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Drug Education Network Inc. The Drug Education Network (DEN) is an alcohol, to***co and other drug health promotion organisation

The Drug Education Network (DEN) provides school community education, workforce training, information and resources to help keep you and your loved ones safe from harms caused by drugs. For more information about our feedback policies, please view our service charter:
https://interactive.den.org.au/documents/ServiceCharter_2020_Threefold.pdf

All types of drugs can interact with each other. These interactions can change how a drug affects you and may increase t...
24/10/2026

All types of drugs can interact with each other. These interactions can change how a drug affects you and may increase the risk of side effects, overdose or other unexpected reactions.

When you don’t know exactly what you’re taking, it can be even harder to predict how different substances will interact.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Avoid mixing drugs where possible. If you’re taking medication, talk to your pharmacist or medical practitioner about potential interactions including with alcohol or other drugs.

23/10/2026

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s alcohol or other drug use, talking to someone you trust can be a good place to start.

That might be a friend, parent or guardian, manager, teacher or support person, whoever you feel comfortable talking to.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Speaking openly can help you get information, support and guidance before things become more difficult. You don’t need to have all the answers, start with a conversation.

Before taking a medicine, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the recommended guidelines. Knowing the dosage, pot...
22/10/2026

Before taking a medicine, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the recommended guidelines. Knowing the dosage, potential risks, side effects and storage instructions can help you use medicines safely.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Read the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) that comes with your medication and follow the recommended dose. If you’re unsure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Using alcohol or other drugs on a hot, sunny day can affect how you feel in a different way to using them in cooler cond...
21/10/2026

Using alcohol or other drugs on a hot, sunny day can affect how you feel in a different way to using them in cooler conditions.

Heat, sun exposure, dehydration and the time of day can all influence how your body responds.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Check the weather and think about your environment before using. Stay hydrated, seek shade or shelter, and take breaks from the heat.

Are you planning to use alcohol or other drugs with people you know and trust, or with people who are new to you?Feeling...
20/10/2026

Are you planning to use alcohol or other drugs with people you know and trust, or with people who are new to you?

Feeling comfortable and safe with the people around you can influence your experience and how you respond to alcohol and other drugs.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Stay with people you trust, let someone know what you’ve taken, and look out for each other. If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, move somewhere you feel more secure or seek help.

If you choose to drink alcohol, following the Australian guidelines can help reduce your risk of alcohol-related harm.💡 ...
19/10/2026

If you choose to drink alcohol, following the Australian guidelines can help reduce your risk of alcohol-related harm.

💡 Harm reduction tip: To reduce health risks from alcohol, healthy adults should have no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day.

Differences in body size and composition can influence how a substance is distributed and processed in the body, meaning...
18/10/2026

Differences in body size and composition can influence how a substance is distributed and processed in the body, meaning the same substance and amount may affect two people very differently.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Don’t assume that because a particular amount affected someone else one way, it will affect you the same way.

An overdose can happen to anyone, particularly when the strength or contents of a substance are unknown or when drugs ar...
17/10/2026

An overdose can happen to anyone, particularly when the strength or contents of a substance are unknown or when drugs are mixed.

Signs of a possible overdose can include being difficult to wake, losing consciousness, slow or unusual breathing, choking, gurgling or snoring sounds, or blue/grey lips or skin.

💡 Harm reduction tip: If you think someone may be overdosing, call 000 immediately. If opioids may be involved, give naloxone if available and follow the operator’s instructions.

Always check the expiry date before taking medication.And if you have leftover medication from a previous illness or con...
16/10/2026

Always check the expiry date before taking medication.

And if you have leftover medication from a previous illness or condition, don’t assume it’s safe to use again. The medication may not be appropriate for what you’re experiencing now, and the dose or treatment may no longer be right for you.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Check with your pharmacist or medical practitioner before using leftover medication, even if it was previously prescribed to you.

If you’re using alcohol or other drugs in a remote or isolated area, think ahead about how you would access help in an e...
15/10/2026

If you’re using alcohol or other drugs in a remote or isolated area, think ahead about how you would access help in an emergency.

Consider whether you have phone reception, a charged phone, a first aid kit, transport, or someone nearby who could get help if needed.

💡 Harm reduction tip: Before using, make a plan for how you’d get help — and let someone you trust know where you are.

Address

57F Brisbane Street
Hobart, TAS
7000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300369319

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