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.
Information and strategies to reduce risk-taking behaviour for your teenager when it comes to alcohol and other drugs.
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.
Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.
Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.
How to navigate the topic of drink spiking with your children and practical tips you can give them for staying safe.
A short animated video about the effects of cannabis on the developing brain.
Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about E-cigarettes and vaping.
This video is from the ABC's Catalyst program, and explores the dangers of energy drinks.
This factsheet provides advice for parents to help keep their teenagers safe when they attend parties or events.
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.
Learn about the harm minimisation approach and how to talk to teenagers about harm minimisation.
This factsheet provides information for parents on planning a party for teenagers.
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 effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
Learn how to be assertive, deal with pressure from friends and make your own decisions about alcohol and drugs.
Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.
Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.
Learn about the effects & risks of polydrug use: Mixing drugs or taking one drug when under the influence of another.
Read this factsheet for some deadly activities families can do together.
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.
This webinar provides information for parents about teenage parties and alcohol use.
This webinar focuses on the relationship between social media and alcohol use, and how parents can protect their teen.
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