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.
This app contains a 7 minute video and quiz about the effects of alcohol on the brain and body.
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.
How to avoid drink spiking and what to do if your drink is spiked.
Understand the legal consequences of drug use.
Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law
This video is from the ABC's Catalyst program, and explores the dangers of energy drinks.
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?
Student version: See how alcohol affects different parts of the brain and what can happen if someone drinks too much.
Learn how to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs through the 'set, setting & drug' framework.
This video gives suggestions for what to do if you are concerned about a friend or family member's drinking habits.
When people use drugs, sometimes they can become violent. Read this factsheet for some ways you can protect yourself.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
Learn about the immediate and long-term effects of kava consumption.
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 effects & risks of polydrug use: Mixing drugs or taking one drug when under the influence of another.
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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