Not sure what to do next? Start here.
Whether you’re concerned about your own stimulant use, worried about someone else, or supporting a student, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Find support tailored to your role. From confidential health and wellbeing services to practical advice about medication, academic pressure and starting a conversation.
Support Services
Alcohol & other drug support
If you're concerned about your stimulant use or mixing medication with other substances, confidential alcohol and drug support services can provide advice without judgement.
Academic & wellbeing support
If workload, deadlines, concentration or pressure to perform are driving your choices, university counselling, wellbeing and academic support services can help you find safer ways to manage.
Health & medication support
Speak with a GP, pharmacist or university health service if you have questions about stimulant use, side effects, medication interactions or your own prescription.
FOR STUDENTS
Whether you've used ADHD medication without a prescription, are thinking about using it to study, or are simply struggling to keep up academically, asking for help doesn't have to mean getting into trouble.
Alcohol & Other Drug Support
If you're concerned your child may be misusing stimulant medication or combining it with other substances, confidential family drug support services can offer guidance without judgement
Family & Wellbeing Support
If academic pressure or stress seems to be driving your child's choices, school counsellors, family support services, or a GP referral can help you find healthier ways to manage it together
Health & Medical Guidance
Speak with your GP or your child's prescribing doctor if you have questions about medication safety, side effects, or how a prescription is being managed at home.
FOR PARENTS & CARERS
If you're concerned that your young person may be taking someone else's ADHD medication, misusing their own prescription, or sharing medication with friends, support starts with an open conversation rather than an accusation.
Reporting & School Policy
If you suspect misuse or diversion of medication, follow your school's existing policies and mandatory reporting obligations, and consult your wellbeing coordinator or leadership team on next steps.
Student Wellbeing Support
If academic pressure appears to be a driving factor, loop in your school's wellbeing team or counselling service — they're equipped to support students through the underlying stress, not just the behaviour.
Health & Medical Referral
If a student discloses medication misuse or you have health-related concerns, refer them to the school nurse, GP, or student health service rather than offering medical advice yourself.
FOR EDUCATORS/STAFF
Whether you suspect a student is misusing stimulant medication, you're unsure how to raise a concern, or you just want to know what support actually exists, you're not expected to handle this alone.