Drug and Alcohol Information
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A database of evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources.
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Choices is an applied theatre program offered in QLD to prepares students for Schoolies.
Year: Year 11–12
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.
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
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.
Although little is known about the long-term effects of GHB, learn about the immediate risks and effects of consumption.
Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.
Foster a positive & protective school environment.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
This school lesson plan provides an introduction to illicit drugs in sport and associated issues.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.
This factsheet explores common myths about drugs and provides research based facts & statistics. Some may surprise you.
This factsheet provides advice for school staff around reducing harm from alcohol and other drug use in rural areas.
Students develop their risk assessment skills.
Read our guide to effective communication.
Understand how substance use, mental health and lifestyle beahaviours are related and how you can foster healthy habits.
Accurate up-to-date information about tobacco and smoking, including the risks and effects of use and addiction.
This webinar will present the latest research on vaping including what parents and schools can do to prevent their use.
This webinar will show you how to use Positive Choices to make the most out of your drug education lessons.
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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