Library and Resource Centre - Alcohol and Other Drugs
The DASSA Library and Resource Centre provides an information service on alcohol and other drugs for the South Australian community. We have an extensive collection of information and resources on all aspects of drug use (including alcohol and tobacco use).
The library is located at 161 Greenhill Road, Parkside and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, Tel: (08) 8274 3361.
The library's catalogue is searchable on the internet. Library staff will help you to find the information you need.
DVD/Audiovisual Resource List 2011
Tobacco Resources
Alcohol Resources
Illicit Drug Resources
Pharmaceutical Resources
Tobacco
Resources and links
Smoke: a global history of smoking. Reaktion Books, 2004.
Quitting smoking for life. Wendy Beckett. Pascal Press, 2004.
Most public libraries will have a variety of books or videos on how to stop smoking. If you have any problems locating the information you need, contact the DASSA Library & Resource Centre and we will assist you.
ASH - Action on Smoking and Health Australia
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Alcohol
Resources and links
The Big Book on Alcohol. Margaret Jacobs, Moreland Hall, 2004.
Learning about drinking. Ann Roche (ed), Brunner-Routledge, 2001.
Australian Alcohol Guidelines (NHMRC)
Australian Government Alcohol Website
South Australian Government Alcohol Website
Illicit Drugs
The Library & Resource Centre has an extensive collection of information about drugs - covering aspects such as medical effects, history of development and use, social policies and statistical data.
Resources and links
The Australian illicit drug guide: every person's guide to illicit drugs - their use, effects and history, treatment options and legal penalties. Andrew Campbell, Black Inc., 2001.
Big Book on Drugs. Julie Bowen, Moreland Hall, 2001.
Big Book on Cannabis. Julie Bowen, Moreland Hall, 2002.
Illicit Drug Data Report. Australian Crime Commission
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Pharmaceuticals
Resources and links
The Australian Drug Guide: every person's guide to prescription and over-the-counter medicines, street drugs, vaccines, vitamins and minerals. Jonathan Upfal, Black Inc., 2006.
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