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.
Learn about medical stimulants, study drugs, and effective study tips
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.
Understand the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as well as the laws and penalties.
How much caffeine is safe? Learn about the immediate and long-term risks of heavy caffeine and energy drink consumption.
Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.
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.
This video is from the ABC's Catalyst program, and explores the dangers of energy drinks.
Although little is known about the long-term effects of GHB, learn about the immediate risks and effects of consumption.
Heard a term/drug name & not sure what it means?
Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.
Learn how to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs through the 'set, setting & drug' framework.
App providing information about the health effects of performance enhancing drugs (doping) through virtual reality.
When people use drugs, sometimes they can become violent. Read this factsheet for some ways you can protect yourself.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
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.
Learn how media and marketing can influence alcohol, cigarette, and e-cigarette use, and what we can do about it
Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.
Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.
Get accurate, up-to-date information about Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs, including risks and effects.
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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