Published 2024-01-31
Drugs, the law and safer substance use
Drugs, the law and safer substance use
About this booklet
This free booklet is a general guide to help you understand the law when it comes to drugs and dealing with police.
It includes information about:
- laws relating to using, possessing and trafficking drugs
- being arrested and bail
- your rights
- drug diversion programs and drug court
- safer substance use
- what to do if someone overdoses
- where to get help.
Order free copies of this resource
Some of our publications have limits on how many copies you can order. If you need more copies, email cle@vla.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 9269 0234 and ask for the Community Legal Education team.Quantity
Reviewed 20 February 2024