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A database of evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources.

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By default results that have the highest evidence rating, and are Australia-based, are displayed first.

Alcohol and risk taking: How to help your teenager stay safe

Information and strategies to reduce risk-taking behaviour for your teenager when it comes to alcohol and other drugs.

Audience:
parent
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Factsheet
Cannabis: Factsheet

Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Drug and Alcohol Education: Parent Booklet

Information and guidance for parents on a range of alcohol and other drugs.

Audience:
parent
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Factsheet
Drug and Alcohol Education: Student Booklet

Get the facts about illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco in the hard copy or online version of this booklet.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
Effects of Cannabis on the Teenage Brain

A short animated video about the effects of cannabis on the developing brain.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Get Ready: Year 9 Trigger Video

This video goes through a typical teenage party scenario, exploring the consequences of drinking alcohol.

Audience:
parentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Harm minimisation: How to talk to teenagers about staying safe

Learn about the harm minimisation approach and how to talk to teenagers about harm minimisation.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
How can I tell if someone is using drugs?

This factsheet provides information that can assist readers in recognising the signs of drug use.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
How many young people in Australia use alcohol or other drugs

Accurate up-to-date information about drug use patterns among young people.

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
How To Say No Without Losing Face

Cartoon video resource demonstrating different strategies for saying no to using cannabis.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
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Making the Link: How to approach conversations with teenagers

These videos demonstrate how to talk to teens about drug use and motivate them to make changes.

Audience:
parentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Medicinal Cannabis: Factsheet

Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Mythbusters: Common drug myths exposed

This factsheet explores common myths about drugs and provides research based facts & statistics. Some may surprise you.

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parentstudentteacher
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Factsheet
Starting the conversation when you are concerned about drug and alcohol use

This factsheet provides guidance for speaking to a young person about their drug use.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
Supporting mental health during COVID-19

Learn how to help support the mental health of young people particularly during times of stress or uncertainty.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
Supporting mental health during COVID-19 (Simplified English)

Learn how to help support the mental health of young people particularly during times of stress or uncertainty.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
Synthetic Cannabinoids: Factsheet

Facts about synthetic cannabinoids

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parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Talking to a young person about alcohol and other drugs

Unsure how to approach the subject of drug and alcohol use? Read our guide to effective communication.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
Talking to a young person about alcohol and other drugs (Simplified English)

Unsure how to approach the subject of drug and alcohol use? Read our guide on how to talk about drugs and alcohol.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Talking to your child when you’re worried about alcohol or other drug use (Simplified English)

This factsheet provides guidance for speaking to a young person about their drug use.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
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Factsheet
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