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What legislation covers the topic of young people and alcohol, and what does that legislation mean? Learn about youth and alcohol laws in this factsheet from Tasmania Police.

What is vaping? Why do people do it? How can you help a young person quit if they're vaping? Find the answers to these questions and more in this factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation.

Risk-taking is a key part of adolescent development. It helps young people develop their identity, build experience and gain peer approval.And for some young people, risk-taking will mean experimentation with alcohol and other drugs.

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What are antidepressants and how do they work? Can Antidepressants and Alcohol interact in the body? Find the answers to these questions and more with this factsheet from NSW health.

See how MDMA affects the brain with this 1 minute video from NSW health. MDMA (ecstasy) boosts the feel-good chemicals in your brain but any amount is risky and the more you take, the more often, the more damage you can do.

See how cannabis affects different parts of the brain in this 1 minute video from NSW health. Cannabis mimics our brain’s internal systems to alter our experience of the world and can also mess with our memory, concentration and coordination.

See how alcohol affects the brain from front to back in this 1 minute video from NSW health. Alcohol reduces brain activity and if you’re under 25, can have a long-lasting impact on how your brain develops.

See how mixing alcohol and antidepressants affects the brain in this 1 minute video from NSW health. Drinking while taking antidepressant medication can make you feel more intoxicated and drowsier than alcohol alone and increase the risk of injury.

Having a tough day? We’re here and ready to listen.

A Tasmanian Lifeline is a telephone support service for Tasmanians of all ages who need someone to talk things through with, or just need someone to listen. Tasmanian-focused and Tasmanian based, A Tasmanian Lifeline offers non-judgmental, one-off or ongoing support for anyone having a tough time.

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Kids in Focus is a state-wide voluntary program that can assist families with children up to 18 years of age who are impacted by their parents use of alcohol or other drugs. It provides children and families with the tools to thrive and succeed, as individuals and as a family; supporting parents in making positive changes.

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I need to talk to someone I care for about their drug use for the first time, how do I have the conversation?

One of the trickiest things about raising a teenager is balancing their natural desire for independence with your instinctive need to look after them. That struggle is keenly felt by parents when confronting the issue of drugs and alcohol. As your teen grows up and their world expands, they will be exposed to environments and situations that require smart decision making. Accepting that you can't be there to guide them can be challenging, and you might feel confused about the best course of action. So we got some practical tips from parents who have been through it before.