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.
By default results that have the highest evidence rating, and are Australia-based, are displayed first.
Answers common questions about seeing a psychologist or school counsellor, and how they can help.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
An interactive online program for teenagers that aims to prevent uptake of smoking, and reduce use for current smokers.
Collect evidence from witnesses, crime scenes and laboratory experiments in order to solve drug-related mysteries.
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.
This video is from the ABC's Catalyst program, and explores the dangers of energy drinks.
Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means?
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.
What to do when you’re worried about a friend: tips about how to support them and talk to them about their drug use.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
Be prepared: Learn how to help in an emergency, and how to place someone in the recovery position correctly.
It can be hard to know what to do when someone you love is using drugs. Read this three part series for what you can do.
Learn how to be assertive, deal with pressure from friends and make your own decisions about alcohol and drugs.
Demonstrates different approaches to starting conversations to help a friend and encourage them to seek support.
Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.
This factsheet explores common myths about drugs and provides research based facts and 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!
A fact sheet on Shisha developed for young people available in English and Arabic
Get the basic facts about illegal drugs, classification of different types of drugs, and how they affect the body.