Partying and Trouble

Partying, Alcohol, Drugs, Internet - Knowing how the law applies to you can help keep you out of trouble (or help you to know what to do if you get into it).
It's good to remember that you always have a choice the ability to make a choice is a very important one to have under your control, and can helps you avoid situations that you wouldn’t otherwise want to be a part of. It's important to being able to make your own decisions in matters such as alcohol, drugs and almost everything else without the influence of your peers.

Drugs

What about drugs? Ones that aren’t given by prescription?

All drugs are illegal, excluding prescription medication or over the counter medications. The law is very strict and penalties can be high, including going to prison.

If you are present in a place where there are drugs found such as a car or house, you can be charged by police, even if the drugs are not yours, if you knew that the drugs were there. If you have prescription medication you should always keep it in its original packaging to prove you are entitled to it. It is illegal to possess or use prescription medication without a valid prescription. For example, if your friend asks you to hold onto their prescription medication for them and the police find you in possession of that medication without a prescription, you can be charged with an offence. Similarly, it is also illegal to manufacture, cultivate, sell or supply any prescription medication.

Any person convicted of a drug offence will receive a criminal record. A criminal record can lead to difficulties in obtaining a job, credit or visas for overseas travel.