Australian Sites
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) The premier research institution on drugs and alcohol in Australia, recognised internationally. NDARC collaborates with medicine, psychology, social science and other schools of the University of NSW, as well as with a range of other institutions and individuals in Australia and overseas. http://www.ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/ndarc.nsf
Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) A non-government, not-for-profit organisation aiming to help prevent alcohol and other drug problems, and reduce alcohol and other drug harms. http://www.adf.org.au
Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) The principal advisory body to Government on drug policy. This site includes a useful media monitoring summary, with links to current coverage of drug-related issues. http://www.ancd.org.au
NSW Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy (Druginfo) The official NSW Government website on drug issues. http://www.druginfo.nsw.gov.au
Drug info at the local library Includes a list of resources available at NSW public libraries, as well as links to drug info sites. http://www.druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au
Alcohol & Other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) The peak, national, non-government organisation representing the interests of Australian alcohol and other drugs sector, providing a national voice for people working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. http://www.adca.org.au
The Australian Drug Blog A policy discussion site aimed at professionals working in the field of drug use. http://www.feeds.feedburner.com/TheAustralianDrugBlog
Australian Drug Law Reform Association Lobbying for policy based on harm minimisation strategies. http://www.home.vicnet.net.au/~adlrf/. Also Families and Friends for Drug Law Reform, http://www.ffdlr.org.au.
NSW Users & AIDS Association (NUAA) Funded primarily by the NSW Health Department, NUAA provides education, practical support, information and advocacy to users of illicit drugs, their friends, and allies. Site includes pdf copies of the quarterly magazine User’s News. http://www.nuaa.org.au/nuaa
International Sites
Erowid An online library of information about psychoactive plants and chemicals and related topics. The info on the site is a compilation of the experiences of many individuals including users, parents, health professionals, and researchers. http://www.erowid.org
The Drug Reform Co-ordination Network (DRCNet) is an international organization working for an end to drug prohibition worldwide and for interim policy reform in US drug laws and criminal justice system. This site has links to a variety of research. http://www.druglibrary.net/default.htm
International Center for Advancement of Addiction Treatment A harm reduction information site aimed chiefly at opiate replacement therapies such as methadone and buprenorphine. Includes an interactive ‘Ask the MDs’ section for more info. http://www.opiateaddictionrx.info/Default.aspx
International Harm Reduction Association Promoting evidence-based harm reduction policies on a global basis. http://www.ihra.net
International Narcotics Control Board. The independent and quasi-judicial control organ monitoring the implementation of the United Nations drug control conventions. http://www.incb.org/incb/index.html
