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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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Alcohol
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Jan 2010
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Teenage health
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Better Health Channel
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Health issues for teenagers include negotiating sex and making choices about social and illicit drug use. Alcohol and cigarettes are the most common drugs used by teenagers. Young men are more likely than young women to take drugs, drink alcohol or commit suicide. Body image can also be associated with health problems including crash dieting, eating disorders and obesity.
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Dec 2009
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Partying safely - tips for parents
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Better Health Channel
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Young people who are well informed on the possible dangers of risky behaviour are less likely to put themselves and their friends in harm's way. Talk about the potential hazards of partying with your teenager.
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Nov 2009
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Partying safely - sex
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Better Health Channel
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Partying is fun, but it can put you at risk of sexual assault. Being drunk or misusing drugs can also lead to unplanned and unsafe sex. Be prepared, don't give in to pressure to have unwanted sex and insist on safe sex to protect yourself against accidental pregnancy and sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
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Nov 2009
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Partying safely - schoolies week
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Better Health Channel
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Partying at Schoolies Week can be fun but you need to be aware of the risks. These include accidents, robbery, violence and sexual assault. Think about where you will draw the line on sex, alcohol and drugs, try not to drink too much and agree with your friends to look out for each other.
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Nov 2009
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Alcohol and young people
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Nov 2009
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Alcohol and young people
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Nov 2009
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Spiking drinks
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Nov 2009
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
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Nov 2009
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In recent years an increased use of drugs in sexual assault has occurred. Drugs can be added to peoples drinks without their knowledge
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Nov 2009
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Media release. Kids and alcohol don't mix
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The launch of the 'Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix' campaign, by DrinkWise Australia and the alcohol industry, is targeted at parents and is a positive move by the industry to combat binge drinking.
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Nov 2009
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Media release Launch of AFL Players Association `Just Think´ campaign
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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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.
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Sep 2009
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Alcohol - teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2009
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Media release. Government to re-introduce alcopops measure
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Government will re-introduce the alcopops measure into the Parliament as part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against binge-drinking.
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Apr 2009
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About drugs
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Getting through Orientation Week (O-Week)
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Inspire Foundation
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This fact sheet has information about getting involved in activities and managing your alcohol intake during O-Week.
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Feb 2009
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Drugs - teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2008
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Schoolies
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Inspire Foundation
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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.
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Nov 2008
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