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.
Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. Learn about the effects and risks associated with drinking alcohol.
Understand the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs as well as the laws and penalties.
Learn what’s in a vape and how they work.
Learn about the history of smoking and the tobacco industry, and what this can tell us about vaping
Animated video series exploring the health and environmental effects of e-cigarettes/vapes
How to avoid drink spiking and what to do if your drink is spiked.
Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law
The Emergency+ app uses GPS to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details to emergency services.
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.
When people use drugs, sometimes they can become violent. Read this factsheet for some ways you can protect yourself.
What to do when you’re worried about a friend: tips about how to support them and talk to them about their drug use.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
Be prepared: Learn how to help in an emergency, and how to place someone in the recovery position correctly.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
It can be hard to know what to do when someone you love is using drugs. Read this three part series for what you can do.
Demonstrates different approaches to starting conversations to help a friend and encourage them to seek support.
Learn about medical stimulants, study drugs, and effective study tips
Information about what medicinal cannabis is and what the evidence says about its use for specific medical conditions.
Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.
Student version: This video provides information about performance enhancing drugs through the story of a young man.
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.
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