Drug and Alcohol Information
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A database of evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources.
By default results that have the highest evidence rating, and are Australia-based, are displayed first.
Try and fit into a new school whilst avoiding peer pressure and the negative harms of smoking and vaping
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.
Understand the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as well as the laws and penalties.
How much caffeine is safe? Learn about the immediate and long-term risks of heavy caffeine and energy drink consumption.
Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.
This video looks at a typical teenage party scenario, exploring consequences of drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis.
Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means?
Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.
App providing information about the health effects of performance enhancing drugs (doping) through virtual reality.
When people use drugs, sometimes they can become violent. Read this factsheet for some ways you can protect yourself.
Accurate up-to-date information about drug use patterns among young people.
What to do when you’re worried about a friend: tips about how to support them and talk to them about their drug use.
It can be hard to know what to do when someone you love is using drugs. Read this three part series for what you can do.
Learn how to be assertive, deal with pressure from friends and make your own decisions about alcohol and drugs.
Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.
Understand how to look after your mental health during difficult times.
This factsheet explores common myths about drugs and provides research based facts & statistics. Some may surprise you.
You hear a lot of talk about alcohol and drugs, but how much of it is true? Read this factsheet to find out!
Learn about the varied short and long-term effects of taking MDMA/Ecstasy, and the risks involved with its consumption.
Understand how alcohol and other drug use effects different regions of the brain.
Student version: Think Smart is an Indigenous Australian hip-hop video about alcohol and how it affects communities.
Below you will find a list of useful drug education resources. You can filter these according to your needs using the filters on the left hand side. See Getting Started for more information about how to use this site.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
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