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WELCOME TO OUR NOVEMBER E-NEWSLETTER
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Dear *|FNAME|*,
The last school holidays for 2022 are fast approaching! Do you have a teenager completing high school and planning to attend end-of-school celebrations? Perhaps your teen is being invited to more parties and other social events now that the end-of-year break is upon us?
In this newsletter, we'll be sharing trusted resources to help you ensure your child has an enjoyable time whilst remaining safe from alcohol and other drug harms.
To access our other resources with parenting advice and information to support you when talking to your children about drugs and alcohol:
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CATCH UP ON OUR LAST WEBINAR!
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Didn't get a chance to join our webinar on changing trends in youth drinking? No problem! You can access the full webinar recording + slides presented by Dr Michael Livingston from the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) below. This webinar covers:
- Data on trends in alcohol consumption in Australia
- Research into reasons for the decline in youth drinking
- How youth drinking impacts drinking into adulthood
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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Schoolies/Leavers' week: What parents can do to keep their teenager safe
With Schoolies Week starting, it's normal for parents to feel worried about their teenager attending. This factsheet offers some tips for starting the conversation with your teen about staying safe and how to support them while they're away.
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How can I tell if someone is using drugs?
There are some signs and behaviours that may raise concern that your child is using drugs. However, it's always important not jump to conclusions and keep in mind that many of these signs are common among teenagers. Click here to learn more about what to look out for.
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"Party Drugs"/MDMA/Ecstasy: Factsheet
"Party Drugs" is a term used to describe a range of illegal drugs sold as tablets (“pills”) or capsules (“caps”). While often sold as MDMA/ecstasy, analysis of these drugs in Australia shows they can contain a wide range of substances – some of which are toxic. Click here to learn more about their immediate & long terms effects.
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Drink spiking among teenagers and how to avoid it
"Drink spiking" involves adding alcohol or drugs to a person's drink, without their knowledge or consent, and can cause serious harm to the victim. This factsheet provides parents with tips for talking about drink spiking with your teenager + strategies young people can use to stay safe.
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RESOURCES FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITIES
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As a parent, guardian or family member, you have a big impact on teenager’s lives and the decisions they make. You can help reduce the chance that teenagers in your family use alcohol (also known as grog), tobacco or other drugs. This includes creating strong relationships, being a good role model and setting rules around alcohol and drug use. For more useful tips for families protecting teens against drug related harms, click here.
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About 21,500 Australians aged 14 and over are expected to have taken part in the 2022 National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
With results from the survey due to be released mid to late next year, check out what the data from 2019 says about Australian young people’s alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use here.
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An Australian study which looked at the relationship between alcohol and other drug use & high school noncompletion in adult twins, found those who had used sedatives & inhalants were less likely to have completed high school, compared to their twin who didn't use these substances. Read more here.
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Are you the parent of a teenager? We're looking for young people aged 13-17 to take part in a new research project by testing a health app called Health4Life, which aims to improve the physical and mental health of young people in adolescence, whilst reducing their risk of chronic disease in adulthood.
If someone you know might be interested, please share this link with them to complete our short survey & participate in a 30 day trial!
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ORDER YOUR FREE BOOKLETS!
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The new year is almost upon us – have you ordered your FREE copy of the parents and families booklet yet? Gain useful tips on how to talk to your teenager about alcohol and other drugs & learn more about ways that parents can protect against drug use and related harms. Order yours today!
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The aim of this e-newsletter is to provide our subscribers with information about drug prevention resources, and to share relevant news and events.
Please help us spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to other parents and families within your networks, and encourage them to subscribe here.
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