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National Drug Research Institute

Preventing Harmful Drug Use In Australia

Definitions

Ecstasy, methamphetamine and other drugs

Psychostimulant and hallucinogenic drugs, best known for their use in recreational settings like nightclubs and parties, are the most commonly used illicit drugs in Australia aside from cannabis. This group of drugs includes, but is not limited to: ecstasy (MDMA, MDA, MDEA and other phenethylamines, and other drugs sold as ecstasy), methamphetamine, LSD, cocaine, ketamine and gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB).

Online forums

An online forum is a facility for holding public discussions on the internet (other names include internet forum, online bulletin board or message board). Read more about online forums on Wikipedia.