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Drug and alcohol use

Alcohol.gov.au

Alcohol.gov.au provides information on alcohol-related health, science, news, and Australian Government policy. The site is designed to give Australians a basic knowledge and understanding about alcohol and its consequences in order to make informed decisions so they might minimise the risk of alcohol-related harms.

http://www.alcohol.gov.au/

Australian alcohol guidelines : reducing the health risks

Alcohol has a complex role in Australian society. Most Australians drink alcohol, generally for enjoyment, relaxation and sociability. However, a substantial proportion of people drink at levels that increase their risk of alcohol-related harm. These guidelines will help you make an informed choice and also help health agencies guide the community in reducing health risks that arise from drinking alcohol.

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your_health/healthy/alcohol/index.htm

Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)

The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) provides access to quality reviewed alcohol and drug information via sophisticated searches of drug-related and news websites, and online databases, tailored for drug professionals, researchers, schools and the general community.

http://www.adin.com.au/

Drugs

Designed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug use and encourage and support decisions not to use. Features GPS functionality to help find support services based on location.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/drugs/publishing.nsf/Content/news-29jun11-app

Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy (NT)

Licensing, Regulations and Alcohol Strategy (LRAS) aims to effectively administer legislation and develop policy that minimises harm related to gambling, liquor, tobacco, private security and escorts.

http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/licenreg/

National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund

The National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund promotes quality evidence-based practice in drug law enforcement to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of licit and illicit drug use in Australian society.

http://www.ndlerf.gov.au/

National Drug Strategy

The National Drug Strategy, a cooperative venture between Australian, State and Territory Governments and the non-government sector, is aimed at improving health, social and economic outcomes for Australians by preventing the uptake of harmful drug use and reducing the harmful effects of licit and illicit drugs in our society.

http://www.nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au/

National Drugs Campaign

Up-to-date information for parents and young Australians to help prevent illicit drug use. The site contains information for families, communities, service providers and the media.

http://www.drugs.health.gov.au/

National Tobacco Campaign

The Australian National Tobacco Campaign web site is a one-stop-shop with all the information you need on the campaign and how to get information on quitting.

http://www.quitnow.info.au/

REDI - drug information resource for Australian school communities

This site provides a comprehensive database of information about resources, policies and materials for drug education and incident management. This site is for members of the Australian school community with information on effective drug education, managing drug issues and managing drug-related incidents in schools.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/Programs/REDI/

The Right Mix

Alcohol is just part of the mix in a healthy lifestyle. The Right Mix has helpful information on health and alcohol issues relevant to the veteran community.

http://www.therightmix.gov.au/

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