In the Know The latest in drug and alcohol education and prevention, new resources on our website and current topics in Australia. Can alcohol and drug education shape youth futures? Reflecting on 10 years of Positive Choices30 Nov 2025Read about our highlights over the decade and recent evaluation findings.Getting the full story: a case study of vaping in the news20 Jun 2025Does the media tell the full story? We looked at the content of recent news stories about vaping to find outStigma and language in drug education: why it matters02 Jun 2025Find out how stigma can impact people and what we can do to reduce it.What do we know about nicotine pouches?24 Jul 2025Nicotine pouches are gaining attention. Find out what the latest research says about use and risks.What are psychedelic assisted therapies?28 Jun 2024Learn more about psychedelic assisted therapies and current Australian regulationsTransitioning from high school to tertiary education and what it can mean for mental health28 Jun 2024Finishing 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?06 Mar 2024Australian 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?29 Jun 2023Learn about the long-term effectiveness of school-based alcohol and other drug prevention programsThe environmental impacts of e-cigarettes/vaping explained16 May 2023More 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 alcohol20 Dec 2022Young 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 staff16 May 2022Learning with FASD assists educators to understand and support children with FASD in Australian schools.Are your teenager's friends influencing them to drink?15 Nov 2022Friendships 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?06 Aug 2021Inroads 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 program13 Apr 2021The successful alcohol and drug prevention program, OurFutures, now includes a mental health module.Australia’s updated alcohol guidelines explained08 Mar 2021Find 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?14 Mar 2021As 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?19 Nov 2020Young 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 Cannabis doesn’t affect driving. Glossary Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means? View glossary of terms