Drug Action Week 2008: 22 June - 28 June

Drug Action Week 2008 is a week of activities held nationally to raise awareness
about alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues in Australia. The week also aims to
highlight the achievements of the dedicated individuals who work within the AOD
sector to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm.  

Drug Action Week is an initiative of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia
(ADCA) providing individuals, organisations, and communities with the opportunity to
initiate and coordinate activities that promote awareness of alcohol and other drugs. 

The theme of Drug Action Week 2008 is Alcohol is a drug – TOO!

A record 550 events will take place across Australia during this week.

For a full list of events taking place during Drug Action Week 2008 visit the
website at www.drugactionweek.org.au.

You can also view Drug Action Week Fact Sheets at the website.

These factsheets include:
•         Alcohol and other Drug Use in Sport
•         Alcohol Use in the Workforce
•         Alcohol
•         Indigenous Peoples
•         Prevention and Treatment
•         Rural and Regional Australia
•         Young People

HealthInsite has many topic pages on Drugs and Alcohol.

Created June 20 2008
 

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