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.
Skills for navigating challenging situations.
Year: Year 3–4, Year 5–6, Year 7–8, Year 9–10, Year 11–12
Drug information and interpersonal skills training, 11 different language versions are available.
Year: Year 7–8
Curriculum-based drug and alcohol education program.
Year: Year 7–8, Year 9–10
Combined school-based and family intervention.
Aussie Optimism is a school-based health promotion program with a positive psychology approach.
Year: Foundation Year, Year 1–2, Year 3–4, Year 5–6, Year 7–8
Video demonstration shows how parents can communicate effectively with teenagers about alcohol use.
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.
Students practice being assertive.
Get accurate, up-to-date information about Benzodiazepine medications, including risks, effects and appropriate use.
Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.
Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.
Information and guidance for parents on a range of alcohol and other drugs.
Get the facts about illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco in the hard copy or online version of this booklet.
Guide to evidence-based drug and alcohol education.
Understand the legal consequences of drug use.
Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about E-cigarettes and vaping.
Many ‘new’ drugs have arrived on the market. Learn about New and Emerging Drugs, or "legal highs", and their effects.
This app provides trusted health information and advice and is funded by the governments of Australia.
This video gives suggestions for what to do if you are concerned about a friend or family member's drinking habits.
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate. Learn about the short and long term effects and risks associated with its use.
Foster a positive & protective school environment.
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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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