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.
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.
Learn about alcohol advertising in Australia and how young people are impacted
This video explains what’s in energy drinks, their health effects, and young people's thoughts about them
Learn what’s in a vape and how they work.
Learn about the history of smoking and the tobacco industry, and what this can tell us about vaping
Get accurate, up-to-date information about Benzodiazepine medications, including risks, effects and appropriate use.
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.
Stories about the impact of cannabis on Aboriginal communities and culture.
Animated video series exploring the health and environmental effects of e-cigarettes/vapes
Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.
This app provides evidence-based & up-to-date resources about crystal methamphetamine (ice).
How to avoid drink spiking and what to do if your drink is spiked.
Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law
Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about E-cigarettes and vaping.
Many ‘new’ drugs have arrived on the market. Learn about New and Emerging Drugs, or "legal highs", and their effects.
This video is from the ABC's Catalyst program, and explores the dangers of energy drinks.
Visiting a doctor can be daunting. This video explains the problems GPs can help with, and what young people can expect.
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.
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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