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.
Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law
Many ‘new’ drugs have arrived on the market. Learn about New and Emerging Drugs, or "legal highs", and their effects.
Although little is known about the long-term effects of GHB, learn about the immediate risks and effects of consumption.
Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Get accurate, up-to-date information about Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs, including risks and effects.
Facts about synthetic cannabinoids
Understand how alcohol and other drug use effects different regions of the brain.
Accurate up-to-date information about tobacco and smoking, including the risks and effects of use and addiction.
Get the basic facts about illegal drugs, classification of different types of drugs, and how they affect the body.
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.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
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