Alcohol and other drugs

Alcohol and Other Drugs Resources

Below you’ll find a variety of resources for young people, parents/caregivers and other family members, schools and services on Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) and their related harms. Please feel free to download, distribute and print or share these resources online.

Cannabis Use Among Young People Online Forum

Thanks to all who attended the Online Forum

Check out a 🎥sneak peak👇 of the Online Forum:

Thanks to our guest speakers and everyone who attended the Cannabis Use Among Young People Forum hosted by St George Community Drug Action Team and 2Connect Youth & Community.

The topics that were discussed include:

• Prevalence amongst young people
• Cannabis & mental health
• Strategies to respond
• Get to know services for support

If you didn’t make it on the day, the published online forum recording can also be found here:

We have also put together a Cannabis Resources Info Sheet for your use. This is available on the link below and can be shared with colleagues and clients:

Vaping Resources

Vaping FACT Sheet for Parents and Caregivers

Do you know what e-cigarettes are and how they can affect a young person using them? As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to communicate with teenagers about substance use, including vaping and the potential harms. Our Vaping FACT sheet includes helpful information on what may be in an e-cigarette, potential long and short term side effects, useful contacts, talking to a young person about vaping and more. Download here.

Vaping Postcard for Young People

Our vaping postcard aims to provide young people with information on the health risks of vaping, tips on how to quit, and support services if they need it. Download here.

AOD Service Resources

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is Australia’s leading organisation committed to preventing and minimising the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs in Australia. They offer help and support services to those in need. Call their help line on 1300 85 85 84 to speak to a real person regarding drug info and advice or support services. You can also visit their website.

Your Room has a range of alcohol and other drug resources including a directory of support services, comprehensive information on the most commonly-used drugs in Australia, the latest AOD news, tools, and more for individuals and families. Visit their website for more information.

NSW Health has reports, guides, brochures and fact sheets on alcohol and other drugs for the public and health professionals, information on support and treatment services, public drug warnings, information for health professionals and more. Visit the NSW Health website. New resources have been released on vaping, including video, posters and fact sheets at NSW Health Vaping resources.

Positive Choices is an online portal to help Australian schools and communities access accurate and up-to-date evidence-based alcohol and other drug education resources. Visit their website.

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