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What's the Rush is a drug and alcohol website for Australian teenagers. The website contains detailed, factual drug and alcohol information as well as talking about the risks and effects, safety and health information. The best way to avoid harm from alcohol and drugs, is to not use them - the majority of teenagers do not drink at risky levels or take drugs - however some will choose to and this site may help them to be more aware of the risks and be able to make informed decisions about whether to use or not.
Want to know more? Read on!
What's the Rush is for anyone - although it is aimed at and written for teenagers who would like realistic and factual information on alcohol and drugs, safety and risks.
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So-What's the rush all about?
What's the Rush has been put together by adults and teenagers. We recognize that many young people don't drink or use drugs. Which is great! It's important to respect this choice.
HoweverWe also acknowledge that some people will choose to drink and use drugs. So it is important that these individuals have access to information that is not only informative and up to date, but also talks about safety and risks, which can be part of drinking and drug taking.
What's the Rush is based on the philosophy of harm minimisation - that is we recognize that the safest way to avoid drug and alcohol related harm is to not drink or use drugs.
But What's the Rush also acknowledges that we live in a drug using society and some people will choose this avenue - whether it be recreational use, occasional use, experimental use, regular use or dependent use.
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What's the Rush website covers a wide range of drugs and alcohol topics including drug facts, your health and the law. Some of the drugs include;
- Alcohol,
- Cocaine,
- Ecstasy,
- Hallucinogens,
- Heroin,
- Inhalants,
- Marijuana,
- Club Drugs,
- Over the Counter,
- Prescription Drugs,
- Speed,
- Tobacco.
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Legal Disclaimer
This website is provided for general information only and is subject to change without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, currency and reliability of information, the content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment regardless of how it is interpreted.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
What's the Rush and the site developers disclaim all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you might incur as a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way, and for any reason.
Links to third party sites are inserted for convenience. Users are responsible for ensuring information from this web site or any linked web site is free of viruses or other contamination.
What's the Rush supports and encourages the dissemination and exchange of the information held on this web site, however, copyright protects material on this web site. Although what’s the Rush has no objection to this material being reproduced, it asserts the right to be recognised as author of its original material and to have its material remain unaltered.
This website was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. The views expressed on this website do not necessarily represent the position of the Australian Government.
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