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.
Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.
How to avoid drink spiking and what to do if your drink is spiked.
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.
Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means?
When people use drugs, sometimes they can become violent. Read this factsheet for some ways you can protect yourself.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
Understand how to look after your mental health during difficult times.
Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.
Animated video series exploring the effects of alcohol, cannabis and MDMA on the adolescent brain.
A short animated video about the effects of alcohol on five key areas of the brain
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.
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