Alcohol and Young People

Links to information about the health effects of alcohol use on young people.

Information on the Australian Government's binge drinking campaign is available from the Drinking Nightmare website [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing]

Updated May 2009

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Title:   Media release Launch of AFL Players Association `Just Think´ campaign
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government today announced $132,000 for the Australian Football League (AFL) to support their work in tackling alcohol fuelled street violence, particularly amongst young Australians.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Alcohol - teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol or booze is widely used by teenagers. 'Binge drinking', drink driving and unsafe sex can all result from the misuse of alcohol. Alcohol is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Spiking drinks
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   It might seem like 'just fun', but many young people have gotten into serious trouble when someone has put something into their drink without their knowledge.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Drink spiking
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Media release. Government to re-introduce alcopops measure
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Government will re-introduce the alcopops measure into the Parliament as part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against binge-drinking.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   About drugs
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A drug is any chemical that is not food and that affects your body. Some drugs, like medicines and painkillers are prescribed by a doctor to help you be healthy, or they are available in pharmacies without a prescription.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Drink spiking
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   In recent years an increased use of drugs in sexual assault has occurred. Drugs can be added to peoples drinks without their knowledge
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Media release. More health experts back action on alcopops
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   More health experts are supporting the Government's action on alcopops.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Getting through Orientation Week (O-Week)
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information about getting involved in activities and managing your alcohol intake during O-Week.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Alcohol
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most of the time when people talk about drugs, they think of illegal ones. But the most abused drug is one that is legal for people over 18, alcohol.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Drugs - teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Teenagers try drugs for many reasons including relaxation, socialising, curiosity or peer pressure. Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis are the most commonly used drugs by teenagers. Around one in five teenagers have tried cannabis at least once. Parents can reduce the risk of drugs for their children with some strategies.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Schoolies
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   The factsheet contains information about Schoolies week (or leavers if you're in WA) and some of the issues around alcohol, sex, and dealing with change.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Media release. National binge drinking strategy
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Nineteen community projects across Australia will receive a total of $3.6 million in the first round of grants for grassroots, community work targeted at combating the impact of excessive alcohol consumption on individuals, their families and the wider community.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Safe partying
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Wanting to go out and party is a normal rite of passage for most young people. There are a few simple things that you can do to have fun in a safe way. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Living with adult children
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Today many young adults to remain in their parent's home longer or return after a period of independent living. This can put pressure on families.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: state and territory supplement
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report presents data on patterns of drug use in each of the states and territories. The results are based on a survey of more than 23,000 Australians conducted in 2007, and provide profiles of drug use and community attitudes in each of the states and territories.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Alcohol and young people
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Young people try alcohol for many reasons. Some people need to drink every day just to get through the day because they are dependent on alcohol.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Drugs - some facts
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Facts about drugs can protect against drug abuse. Legal drugs, such as alcohol and tobacco, kill more people than illegal drugs. Tobacco (smoking cigarettes) kills more people than any other drug. Illegal drugs including heroin, cannabis, ecstasy and amphetamines can have unknown or dangerous ingredients. Mixing drugs, especially with alcohol, can be fatal.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Alcohol and young people
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Young people try alcohol for many reasons. They might be curious, or want to be one of the group. Some drink because it makes them feel older, or because it gives them a certain image among friends.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Things to think about if you're having a party at your place
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Having a party at your place can be a lot of fun. However, if you are hosting a party there are a number of things you might want to think about beforehand. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
Date:   Apr 2008
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