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Drugs affect virtually every Australian family. Each year the use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs accounts for more than one in six deaths, more than 185,558 hospitalisations and enormous economic costs to the health care system, law enforcement and private industry in Australia.
The Prime Minister launched the National Illicit Drug Strategy "Tough on Drugs" in November 1997. It continues to form a significant part of the National Drug Strategy. The Strategy provides a balanced and integrated approach to reducing the supply of and demand for illicit drugs.
In addition, a range of demand reduction measures have been introduced as part of the Strategy towards prevention, training, treatment, monitoring and evaluation and research. Development and implementation of these initiatives is occurring in consultation with the Australian National Council on Drugs , State and Territory Governments, non-government organisations and the community sector.
For information on a range of drug issues, the Australian Drug Information Network [(ADIN)] website links to a comprehensive range of websites and information on alcohol and other drugs.
The National Drug Strategy website links to information on the National Illicit Drug Strategy , the National Alcohol Campaign , the National Tobacco Strategy and the National Drugs Campaign.
Specific information on drugs can also be found by following any of the links in the list of resources below or by following the links from the HealthInsite topic page on Drugs.
Updated October 2007
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Comorbidity framework for action
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NSW Department of Health
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The Framework for Action provides the strategic direction for NSW Health to manage comorbidity of mental health and drug and alcohol in the State's health settings and is based on the four key action areas.
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Apr 2008
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Illicit Drugs
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Department provides funding for a range of illicit drug programs.
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Feb 2008
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National Drug Strategy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drug Strategy (NDS) and its forerunner, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NCADA), have been operating since 1985. Both NCADA and NDS were created with strong bipartisan political support and involve a cooperative venture between the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments as well as the non-government sector.
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Feb 2008
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Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy functions as the peak policy and decision-making body in relation to licit and illicit drugs in Australia.
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National Comorbidity Initiative
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Initiative aims to improve service co-ordination and treatment outcomes for people with coexisting mental health and substance use disorders and focuses on the following priority areas.
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Dec 2007
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Other tobacco control initiatives
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Details of a range of tobacco control initiatives, including tobacco sales to minors and the development of data on the economic costs of drug abuse
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Nov 2007
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Welcome to the National Drugs Campaign
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drugs Campaign website has information for young people, parents and families, the media, health professionals and the broader community.
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Sep 2007
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Where's your head at?
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drugs Campaign's website designed specifically for young people. You can find out the facts about drugs and you can also meet a stack of young people who are clear-headed and clear of illegal drugs.
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Aug 2007
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Campaign resources - National Drugs Campaign 2007
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains National Drugs Campaign Resources including print media, television commercials and other materials.
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FReeZA explained
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Better Health Channel
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The FReeZa program is a State Government of Victoria initiative, designed to assist with the promotion of bands and the staging of drug and alcohol free events for all ages across Victoria
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Aug 2006
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Rock Eisteddfod Challenge
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing sponsors the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge television specials to further promote healthy, positive lifestyles without misusing alcohol or consuming tobacco, illicit drugs or other volatile substances.
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Statistics on drug use in Australia 2004
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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The report provides a comprehensive summary of major drug use statistical collections, with references to sources of more detailed information.
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Jul 2005
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National Drug Strategy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drug Strategy (NDS) aims to prevent and reduce the uptake of harmful drug use and minimise the harmful effects of licit and illicit drug use in Australian society. The NDS adopts a comprehensive approach which encompasses the misuse of both licit and illicit drugs.
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Sep 2004
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Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The primary objective of the Drug Diversion program is to increase incentives for drug users to identify and treat their illicit drug use early. It also aims to decrease the social impact of illicit drug use within the community and to prevent a new generation of drug users committing drug-related crime from emerging in Australia, therefore leading to safer environments for all Australians.
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Aug 2004
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A brief cognitive behavioural intervention for regular amphetamine users - a treatment guide
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing,University of Newcastle
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The current project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a two and four session cognitive behavioural intervention among a sample (N=214) of regular amphetamine users recruited from Greater Brisbane, Queensland and Newcastle, New South Wales. The four-session intervention is detailed in this publication.
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Nov 2003
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2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey - Detailed findings
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report extends the statistical analysis of the 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey presented in 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: First Results.
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Dec 2002
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2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey - State and Territory supplement
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report provides comparative State and Territory results from the 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey, and supplements the national results published in 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: First Results. It covers use of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs, as well as support for drug-related policies.
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Aug 2002
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1998 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: detailed findings
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Between June and September 1998, 10 030 Australians aged 14 years and older participated in the National Drug Strategy Household Survey. This is the sixth survey in a series which commenced in 1985. Respondents were asked about their knowledge of drugs, their drug consumption histories, and related behaviours.
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Jul 2002
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1998 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: state and territory results
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Between June and September 1998, 10 030 Australians aged 14 years and older participated in the National Drug Strategy Household Survey. This publication contains the results for the states and territories of Australia. Respondents were asked about their knowledge of drugs, their drug consumption histories, and related behaviours.
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Oct 2001
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