Use these resources to discover why young people take drugs, the risks they face and other information about young people and drug use.
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brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)
Illicit drugs are never safe and the impact on your health and life can be harmful. Click here to find out the risks to your health and read our tips for staying safe at events.
Aimed at young people aged between 12-25, headspace provides information relating to general mental health, physical health, work & study and alcohol and other drugs.
There are laws in NSW designed to protect young people (under 18s) from being sold alcohol and tobacco and from being given or from consuming alcohol.
State Library of NSW.
State Library of NSW.
State Library of NSW.
References
Australian Government Department of Health. (2019, July 15). Drugs and young people. https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/drugs/drugs-and-young-people
Headspace. (n.d.). For young people : Alcohol and other drugs. https://headspace.org.au/young-people/alcohol-and-other-drugs/
State Library of NSW. (2020, November 25). Alcohol, tobacco and young people. https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/drugs/alcohol-tobacco-and-young-people
State Library of NSW. (n.d.). Drugs and the Law. https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/drugs-and-the-law
State Library of NSW. (2020, November 25). Drugs in Schools. https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/drugs/drugs-schools