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Effects of Cannabis on the Teenage Brain

Benzodiazepines: Factsheet

Get accurate, up-to-date information about Benzodiazepine medications, including risks, effects and appropriate use.

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Drugs A to Z

A short animated video about the effects of cannabis on the developing brain.

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Helping a friend or parent who may have a drinking problem

Health Direct

This app provides trusted health information and advice and is funded by the governments of Australia.

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App

This video gives suggestions for what to do if you are concerned about a friend or family member's drinking habits.

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How to help someone who has taken a drug

Be prepared for the unpredictable nature of drugs: Learn what to look for and how to help in a drug-related emergency.

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Making the Link: How to approach conversations with teenagers

These videos demonstrate how to talk to teens about drug use and motivate them to make changes.

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Parents & Teenagers Talk About Alcohol Use

Video demonstration shows how parents can communicate effectively with teenagers about alcohol use.

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Starting the conversation when you are concerned about drug and alcohol use

This factsheet provides guidance for speaking to a young person about their drug use.

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Supporting mental health during COVID-19

Learn how to help support the mental health of young people particularly during times of stress or uncertainty.

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Talking to your child about e-cigarettes/vaping

Read our guide to effective communication about e-cigarettes/vaping.

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The Facts About Vaping

This animated video for Aboriginal young people shows the effects of vaping and gives practical tips for getting help.

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Under Construction: Alcohol and the teenage Brain

Learn how alcohol affects brain development.

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Webinar: E-cigarettes and vaping in young people – where to from here?

This presents the latest research on E-cigarettes and vaping among young people in Australia.

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Webinar: E-Cigarettes and Vaping- What you need to know

This webinar will present the latest research on vaping including what parents and schools can do to prevent their use.

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Webinar: Effective drug prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

This webinar provides information about substance use prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

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Webinar: How can teachers and parents respond to the challenge of 'Legal-Highs'

Find out about new drugs emerging on the market, and how teachers and parents can prevent the harms.

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Webinar: Promoting healthy lifestyles during adolescence

This webinar will focus on reducing the risk of chronic disease by modifying key lifestyle habits during adolescence.

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Webinar: Social media, alcohol use and parent monitoring across adolescence

This webinar focuses on the relationship between social media and alcohol use, and how parents can protect their teen.

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Webinar: Substance use and mental health among rural youth

This webinar is for school staff, parents and other who are seeking information about drug use & harms among rural youth

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Webinar: Understanding stigma - creating a safe supportive environment for Australian young people

Stigma is associated with mental health & substance use disorders. This webinar covers stigma and its impacts.

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