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.
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.
Get the facts about illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco in the hard copy or online version of this booklet.
Understand the legal consequences of drug use.
Advice about what to do if someone is becoming aggressive.
A short animated video about the effects of cannabis on the developing brain.
Many ‘new’ drugs have arrived on the market. Learn about New and Emerging Drugs, or "legal highs", and their effects.
This factsheet provides advice for parents to help keep their teenagers safe when they attend parties or events.
Learn about the harm minimisation approach and how to talk to teenagers about harm minimisation.
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate. Learn about the short and long term effects and risks associated with its use.
This factsheet provides information for parents on planning a party for teenagers.
How families of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people can positively influence their teenagers choices.
Have a positive impact on your teenager’s choices.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
Cartoon video resource demonstrating different strategies for saying no to using cannabis.
Learn about the immediate and long-term effects of kava consumption.
Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about Ketamine: What it is, its associated risks, effects and dangers.
Learn how to be assertive, deal with pressure from friends and make your own decisions about alcohol and drugs.
These videos demonstrate how to talk to teens about drug use and motivate them to make changes.
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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