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.
Curriulum-based prevention program featuring an engaging cartoon-based drama.
Year: Year 7–8
Interactive drug prevention program on coping skills, decision-making & motivation. Spanish language version available.
Year: Year 9–10, Year 11–12
Online program aiming to prevent uptake of smoking & reduce use for current smokers. Spanish language version available.
Game where student solve drug-related cases by gathering evidence. Spanish language version available.
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.
How much caffeine is safe? Learn about the immediate and long-term risks of heavy caffeine and energy drink consumption.
Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law
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?
App providing information about the health effects of performance enhancing drugs (doping) through virtual reality.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.
Learn about the effects & risks of polydrug use: Mixing drugs or taking one drug when under the influence of another.
Understand how substance use, mental health and lifestyle beahaviours are related and how you can foster healthy habits.
Get the basic facts about illegal drugs, classification of different types of drugs, and how they affect the body.
Get accurate and up-to-date information about opioids, including the different types, risks, and effects.
This factsheet highlights the importance of drug and alcohol prevention and the best time to begin prevention programs.
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.
Guide to evidence-based drug and alcohol education.
School-based program to increase personality-specific coping skills in high-risk teenagers.
For school staff, parents and others interested in understanding the effect of drugs on developing brain.
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