In the Know The latest in drug and alcohol education and prevention, new resources on our website and current topics in Australia. What are psychedelic assisted therapies?Learn more about psychedelic assisted therapies and current Australian regulationsTransitioning from high school to tertiary education and what it can mean for mental healthFinishing school can be an exciting time, but it also comes with challenges. Read tips to help navigate the transition.How has Australian students’ drinking, vaping, and illicit substance use changed over time?Australian secondary students’ alcohol and other drug use: what does the latest data say?Do the benefits of school-based alcohol/drug prevention programs continue beyond school and into adulthood?Learn about the long-term effectiveness of school-based alcohol and other drug prevention programsThe environmental impacts of e-cigarettes/vaping explainedMore young Australians are using e-cigarettes. Find out about the environmental impacts of these devices.The ‘Sober Curious’ movement: why more young people are choosing not to drink alcoholYoung Australians are drinking less. Find out possible reasons why, and how teachers and parents can provide support.Introducing Learning with FASD: Evidence-based resources on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder for teaching and support staffLearning with FASD assists educators to understand and support children with FASD in Australian schools.Are your teenager's friends influencing them to drink?Friendships play an important role in teenager’s lives. Read tips on helping your child foster positive friendships.How can we help young people who experience anxiety and drink to cope?Inroads is a program designed to help young people think about their alcohol use and overcome anxiety.Preventing youth mental ill-health through a new school-based programThe successful alcohol and drug prevention program, Climate Schools, now includes a mental health module.Australia’s updated alcohol guidelines explainedFind out what the revised alcohol guidelines mean & why youth should delay alcohol consumption for as long as possible.Research recap: how does social media affect drug use in teens?As teenagers spend more time online, how does this affect their drug use? Find out what the latest research says.What does the latest Australian data say about young people’s alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use?Young Australians are having their first drink later in adolescence, but more are using e-cigarettes. Read more. Get informed It's important to know the facts and dispel myths about alcohol and other drugs. Positive Choices provides factual and evidence-based information you can rely on. Test your knowledge in our quiz. Test your knowledge A higher number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people drink alcohol than non-Indigenous people. Glossary Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means? View glossary of terms