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.
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.
Learn what’s in a vape and how they work.
Learn about the history of smoking and the tobacco industry, and what this can tell us about vaping
Animated video series exploring the health and environmental effects of e-cigarettes/vapes
Understand the legal consequences of drug use.
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.
Visiting a doctor can be daunting. This video explains the problems GPs can help with, and what young people can expect.
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.
You might have heard that a little bit of alcohol is healthy. Learn what the evidence really says.
Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about Ketamine: What it is, its associated risks, effects and dangers.
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.
Learn about medical stimulants, study drugs, and effective study tips
Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.
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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