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2012

Lea T (2012)

Other drugs.

In: Lee K, Freeburn B, Ella S, Miller W, Perry J, Conigrave K, eds. Handbook for Aboriginal alcohol and drug work. Sydney: University of Sydney: 217-236

This chapter is from the Handbook for Aboriginal alcohol and drug work and provides information for alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers on other drugs, including:

  • kava
  • GHB
  • ketamine
  • hallucinogens (magic mushrooms and LSD)
  • other sedatives
  • betel nut (areca nut)
  • khat
  • steroids.

Abstract adapted from the University of Sydney

2009

Urquhart B, Thomson N (2009)

Review of the misuse of kava among Indigenous people.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin; 9(3): 1-14

Urquhart B, Thomson N (2009)

Review of the misuse of kava among Indigenous peoples.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin; 9(3): July 2009 - Septembe

Retrieved 2009 from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/review-of-the-misuse-of-kava-among-indigenous-people/

2008

Fu PP, Xia Q, Guo L, Yu H, Chan P (2008)

Toxicity of Kava Kava.

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C; 26(1): 89-112

Northern Terrritory Department of the Chief Minister (2008)

Kava Management Act.

Darwin: Northern Territory Government of Australia

Urquhart B, Thomson N (2008)

Summary of Indigenous health: Kava use.

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal; 32(4): 15-16

2007

Hughes H (2007)

Kava and after in the Nhulunbuy (Gulf of Carpenteria) Hinterland.

St Leonards, NSW: Centre for Independent Studies

Therapeutic Goods Administration (2007)

Restrictions on the import of Kava to Australia: frequently asked questions [fact sheet].

Retrieved 11 July 2008 from http://www.tga.gov.au/cm/kavafs0504.htm

 
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