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A database of evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources.

36 results found for "The Brain Stories"

By default results that have the highest evidence rating, and are Australia-based, are displayed first.

Alcohol and Your Brain App

This app contains a 7 minute video and quiz about the effects of alcohol on the brain and body.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
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App
Alcohol: Factsheet

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Alcohol, drugs, and driving

Understand the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as well as the laws and penalties.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Cannabis: Factsheet

Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Cannabis Yarns

Stories about the impact of cannabis on Aboriginal communities and culture.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Cocaine: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Drugs A to Z
Effects of Cannabis on the Teenage Brain

Ever wondered how memory and mood are controlled by the brain? Find out how cannabis affects how the brain is wired.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about E-cigarettes and vaping.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Energy Drinks

This video is from the ABC's Catalyst program, and explores the dangers of energy drinks.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Glossary

Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means?

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Drugs A to Z,factsheet
Grog Brain Story

Student version: See how alcohol affects different parts of the brain and what can happen if someone drinks too much.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Hallucinogens: Factsheet

Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Harm reduction: Set, Setting, Drug

Learn how to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs through the 'set, setting & drug' framework.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
How to help someone who has taken a drug

Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Inhalants: Factsheet

Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Making choices

Learn how to be assertive, deal with pressure from friends and make your own decisions about alcohol and drugs.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Medicinal Cannabis: Factsheet

Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Methamphetamine ("Ice"): Factsheet

Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Mythbusters: Let's have a yarn about alcohol and drugs

You hear a lot of talk about alcohol and drugs, but how much of it is true? Read this factsheet to find out!

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Polydrug Use: Factsheet

Learn about the effects & risks of polydrug use: Mixing drugs or taking one drug when under the influence of another.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z,factsheet
Respect: earned, not injected (up to you)

Student version: This video provides information about performance enhancing drugs through the story of a young man.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
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