Whole Library
What happens in a family when someone is going through addiction? In this video, we learn about Family Drug Support's model of the Stages of Change for Families.
What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and what do they mean for a growing child? Find out in this animated video from the Canadian Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health.
Reaching out for help and support is an important first step in dealing with the issues drugs and alcohol might be causing in your life, or affecting a friend or family member. On this page from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, you will find a number of different resources to help you, or help you support someone you care about.
BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction aims to help families/partners/friends understand the nature of addiction and the impact it has on both them and their loved one. It provides participants with a safe and confidential space to share and develop strategies to manage these impacts
This video explores why many people find it difficult to control or stop drug use and how research conducted and supported by the USA National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) can help people find prevention and treatment strategies that work for them.
Too often the reality of addiction is obscured by deep-seated stigma. In this heartfelt moment, Students from Monash University's School of Media, Film and Journalism capture Benn's emotional journey.
Looking for alcohol and other drug resources that fit within the Australian educational curriculum? Resources on Positive Choices are organised by type, such as factsheets, videos and apps. On this page, you can click on any of these sections to find resources of a particular type.
Positive Choices - evidence-based alcohol and drug education resources
“Vaping: The Hit Your Brain Takes” debunks common myths about vaping and boils down the science on the real harms of adolescent e-cigarette use.
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
Drug Aware’s Little White Lies campaign aims to correct misinformation around young people and drug use, help young people make informed decisions and not feel pressured to use just because they think ‘everyone else is doing it’.
Why do we still think that drug use is a law-enforcement issue? Making drugs illegal does nothing to stop people from using them, says public health expert Mark Tyndall. So, what might work? Tyndall shares community-based research that shows how harm-reduction strategies, like safe-injection sites, are working to address the drug overdose crisis.
The experts help us bust the myth that addicts are a lost cause.These films were originally produced in conjunction with the broadcast of the SBS series, ‘Struggle Street’ in 2017.
Report an Issue
We will address your report as soon as we can.
If you entered a valid email address, we will respond within 10 business days.
Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Please refresh the page and try again.