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A database of evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources.

39 results found for "Sensation-Seeking"

By default results that have the highest evidence rating, and are Australia-based, are displayed first.

OurFutures: Alcohol & Cannabis Module

Curriculum-based online program featuring an engaging cartoon-based drama.

Year: Year 7–8, Year 9–10

Audience:
studentteacher
Evidence Rating:
platinum medal
Recommended program
Preventure

School-based program to increase personality-specific coping skills in high-risk teenagers.

Year: Year 7–8, Year 9–10

Audience:
studentteacher
Evidence Rating:
gold medal
Recommended program
Project Towards No Drug Abuse (Project TND)

Interactive drug prevention program on coping skills, decision-making & motivation. Spanish language version available.

Year: Year 9–10, Year 11–12

Audience:
studentteacher
Evidence Rating:
gold medal
Recommended program
Benzodiazepines: Factsheet

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

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Drugs A to Z
Don't Make Smokes Your Story

A collection of real stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about the effects of smoking.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Effects of Cannabis on the Teenage Brain

A short animated video about the effects of cannabis on the developing brain.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Finding Support: Class Activity

Students learn where and how to find support.

Audience:
teacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Quick activity
Getting Help from a GP (Doctor)

This video explains what problems GPs can help with, and what young people can expect.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Grog Brain Story

Teacher version: Aims to provide Indigenous Australians with accessible information about alcohol's effects on the brain

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Gunja Brain Story

Aims to provide Indigenous Australians with accessible information about cannabis' effects on the brain and behaviour.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
Health Direct

This app provides trusted health information and advice and is funded by the governments of Australia.

Audience:
parentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
App
Helping a friend or parent who may have a drinking problem

This video gives suggestions for what to do if you are concerned about a friend or family member's drinking habits.

Audience:
parentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
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
Influences and Reasons for Drug Use: Class Activity

Students explore why people do/don't use drugs.

Audience:
teacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Quick activity
Making the Link: How to approach conversations with teenagers

These videos demonstrate how to talk to teens about drug use and motivate them to make changes.

Audience:
parentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Mates Help Mates

Demonstrates different approaches to starting conversations to help a friend and encourage them to seek support.

Audience:
parentstudentteacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Not Our Way Video - Ice

The Not Our Way Ice video shows the stories of previous ice users and the families of ice users.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Not Our Way Video - Prescription Medication

The Not Our Way Prescription Medication video shows the stories of previous drug users and the families of users.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Parents & Teenagers Talk About Alcohol Use

Video demonstration shows how parents can communicate effectively with teenagers about alcohol use.

Audience:
parent
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Respect Your Brain: the effect of drugs on the developing brain

This animated video series for young people explores the effects of alcohol, cannabis and MDMA on the adolescent brain.

Audience:
teacher
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Video
Sniffing and the Brain

Aims to provide Indigenous Australians with information about the effect of inhalants on the brain and behaviour.

Audience:
student
Evidence Rating:
bronze medal
Factsheet
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