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The Australian Secondary School Students Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey is Australia’s largest national survey of adolescent substance use. The survey has been running since 1984 and the 2022-2023 survey results have recently been released. The data help us get a better picture of young Australian’s substance use and how this has changed over time.

How has Australian students’ drinking, vaping, and illicit substance use changed over time?

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How has Australian students’ drinking, vaping, and illicit substance use changed over time?

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Medications can treat and cure many health conditions and diseases, as well as help us manage pain and discomfort. Some can be purchased over-the-counter at supermarkets and pharmacies – like paracetamol (Panadol) - while others need a prescription from a doctor. But even though medications are commonly used by many Australians, they still carry some risk.

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Safer use of prescription medications

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Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)

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Safer use of prescription medications

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Safer use of prescription medications

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We (the Therapeutic Goods Administration) are aware of the rising profile of nicotine pouches in Australia, particularly the promotion of nicotine pouches as an aid to support smoking or vaping cessation. Nicotine pouches are subject to strict regulation and can only be imported, supplied and advertised in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 and state and territory medicines and poisons law.

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Nicotine Pouches

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

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Nicotine Pouches

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Nicotine Pouches

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Health authorities are increasingly concerned about the illegal sale of a new nicotine product luring in young people and gaining traction across Australia. Nicotine pouches are small sachets, the size of a piece of chewing gum, that are tucked under the lip allowing the nicotine — and sweeteners or flavourings — to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

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What are nicotine pouches?

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Australian Broadcasting Network (ABC)

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What are nicotine pouches?

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It's not surprising that the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream as reforms restrict access to vaping products, writes Associate Professor Becky Freeman in The Conversation.

Nicotine pouches are being marketed to young people on social media

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The University of Sydney

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Nicotine pouches are being marketed to young people on social media

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E-cigarettes/vapes are spoken about a lot, and your child could see them on social media, through friends or other sources. They may have questions and may even have tried them. It’s important to have open communication with your child, to help them as they face new experiences and challenges. Here are some tips for talking about e-cigarettes with your child.

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Talking to your child about e-cigarettes/vaping

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Positive Choices

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Talking to your child about e-cigarettes/vaping

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You may have come across the phrase ‘sober curious’, or ‘semi-sober’ online or in conversations with friends. With campaigns like febfast gaining popularity in recent years, many people are exploring semi-sobriety by having a break from alcohol, or drinking less. But what does being ‘sober curious’ look like?

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What is ‘sober curious?’

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Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)

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What is ‘sober curious?’

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You might have heard Australia is ‘banning’ vaping. But what does this mean? And what effect will the changes have? Here, the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) breaks down the changes that are happening – and what you can do if you, or someone you know, are impacted.

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Changes to vaping rules in Australia

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Changes to vaping rules in Australia

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It can be hard to keep track of medicines. A medicines review in your home can help make sure they are working well for you. Find out whether a check of your medicines might be helpful for you and how it works.

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A medicines review in your home

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A medicines review in your home

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Medicines can help you feel better. Sometimes they can cause unwanted effects (side effects). For some mob the side effects don’t cause many problems. But for some mob the side effects can lead to big problems. Ask your health worker to write down any medicines you’re taking that can cause these problems.

Problems from your medicines?

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National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

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Problems from your medicines?

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Understanding your medicines will help you get the most from them. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, nurse or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner or Worker.

5 Questions to ask about your medicines

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5 Questions to ask about your medicines

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Drugs and alcohol can make you feel good for a little while, but in the long run will make you feel much worse. Drugs and alcohol can also weaken your spirit and your connection with family, community and culture.

Got a lot going on?

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National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

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nitrous oxide

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parents and families

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opioids

northern tasmania

north west tasmania

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Narcan

naloxone

Amphetamine Type Stimulant; ATS; Crank; Crystal; Crystal Meth; Dope; Glass; Go-Fast; Ice; Meth; Quartz; Shard; Shit; Tina; Tweak

methamphetamines

Methadone Mixture; Methadone Linctus; Pharmacotherapy; Opioid Substitution Therapy; OST

methadone

Buttons; Cactus; Mesc; Mescal Buttons; Peyote

mescaline

The Drug Education Network acknowledges the strength, resilience and capacity of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their deep and lasting cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship as ongoing custodians of the skies, land and waters of lutruwita / Tasmania. We recognise that our organisation operates on the land of the traditional custodians and we pay our respect to Elders past and present. DEN is proud to work with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to prevent the harms caused by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.