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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.

This webinar from the Matilda Centre will provide attendees with an overview of the important role parents can play in preventing adolescent substance use. This video is 48 minutes.

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.

Alcohol and other drug use in the community can cause harm to communities, families, and individuals. What can we do in Tasmania to prevent these harms?

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.

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Problematic alcohol or other drug use can make it harder for you to care for your children and give them what they need. Learn more and find national services in this factsheet from RaisingChildren.net.au

Text the Effects is an anonymous SMS service that provides confidential info about the effects of drugs in a quick and easy way.

Simply text 0439 835 563 with the name of the drug you want to know more about for an immediate answer – anywhere, anytime.

This service is only available in Australia.

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