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
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
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.
Students learn about safe and legal consumption of alcohol for different age groups.
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.
A collection of real stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about the effects of smoking.
Understand the legal consequences of drug use.
Get the facts about e-cigarettes, vaping and the law
Get accurate and up-to-date information about hallucinogens, including the variable risks and effects of consumption.
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.
Students learn about cannabis prevalence.
Accurate up-to-date information about drug use patterns among young people.
Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.
Students explore why people do/don't use drugs.
Learn about the effects and risks of inhalants: substances that are sniffed or breathed in through the nose or mouth.
Learn how to be assertive, deal with pressure from friends and make your own decisions about alcohol and drugs.
Heard about Ice but not sure what it is? Get the facts on Ice and other forms of methamphetamine & their effects.
This factsheet explores common myths about drugs and provides research based facts & statistics. Some may surprise you.
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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