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31 results found for "Risk"

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Alcohol: Factsheet

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Drugs A to Z
Alcohol, drugs, and driving

Understand the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as well as the laws and penalties.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Benzodiazepines: Factsheet

Get accurate, up-to-date information about Benzodiazepine medications, including risks, effects and appropriate use.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Drugs A to Z
Caffeine & Energy Drinks: Factsheet

How much caffeine is safe? Learn about the immediate and long-term risks of heavy caffeine and energy drink consumption.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Drugs A to Z
Cannabis: Factsheet

Cannabis can affect the body and mind. Learn about the different immediate and long-term effects of using cannabis.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Cocaine: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date information about cocaine, including its effects and associated risks in the short and long term.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Drug and alcohol use and the law

Understand the legal consequences of drug use.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
E-cigarettes, vaping and the law

Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about E-cigarettes and vaping.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Emerging Drugs: Factsheet

Many ‘new’ drugs have arrived on the market. Learn about New and Emerging Drugs, or "legal highs", and their effects.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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GHB: Factsheet

Although little is known about the long-term effects of GHB, learn about the immediate risks and effects of consumption.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
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Hallucinogens: Factsheet

Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
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Harm reduction: Set, Setting, Drug

Learn how to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs through the 'set, setting & drug' framework.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Heroin: Factsheet

Heroin is a highly addictive opiate. Learn about the short and long term effects and risks associated with its use.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
How to help a friend or family member with their alcohol or other drug use

What to do when you’re worried about a friend: tips about how to support them and talk to them about their drug use.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
How to help someone who has taken a drug

Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Inhalants: Factsheet

Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Kava: Factsheet

Learn about the immediate and long-term effects of kava consumption.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Ketamine: Factsheet

Accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based information about Ketamine: What it is, its associated risks, effects and dangers.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Making choices

Learn how to be assertive, deal with pressure from friends and make your own decisions about alcohol and drugs.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Medicinal Cannabis: Factsheet

Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
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