Drugs and Their Effects
In this video from Quit Victoria, we look at what you need to know about teenagers and vaping: How they work, what the risks are, and what to look out for.
The Dangers of Teen Vaping - For Parents, Carers and Teachers Quit Victoria
New guidelines have been released to help reduce the risk of alcohol harm and improve the health of Australians. What are these guidelines, and what do you need to know? Learn more in this factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation.
Adolescence is a key period of growth and development, with the brain also changing enormously during this period. Under Construction is a highly acclaimed 4 minute animation that discusses adolescent brain development and highlights the effects of alcohol and risky drinking on different brain regions, as well as its impact on behaviour.
What is polydrug use? What happens when you mix certain types of drugs? Does it include the medicines that you take every day? Learn more in this booklet from the Australian Government Department of Health.
What are vapes? What's inside them? Are they harmful or addictive? How do you stop using them? Find this information and more from the Cancer Institute of NSW.
Looking for a list of drugs and information about them? This A to Z list of drugs from Your Room is great for adults and young people alike.
Looking for good quality information that you can share with your young people? These factsheets from Positive Choices undergo expert review and contain great information.
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Want to know more about a specific drug, or maybe you want to learn about drug classes? Drug Facts from the Australian Drug Foundation is the best place to start.
This article from Good Night Out in British Columbia looks at the issue of drink spiking in bars, restaurants and clubs. It provides a simple guide for how owners of these places can help prevent spiking, and how they can respond if it does happen in their place of business.
Please note this resource was created outside of Australia: it may contain links for services not available in the country.
What is drink spiking? What are the warning signs I need to look for? What should I do if I start to feel some of the warning signs? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this factsheet from the Youth Legal Service.
What is naloxone? What is it used for, and what do we know about the medicine? How do you obtain it? Find this information and more in this factsheet from NPS MedicineWise.
Find out where you can obtain naloxone in Australia and whether you will need a prescription in this factsheet from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
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