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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 National Drugs Campaign [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing] is one of the campaigns under the National Drug Strategy and specifically aims to reduce young Australians' motivation to use illicit drugs by increasing their knowledge about the potential negative consequences of drug use. The Strategy 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 by adopting a comprehensive approach which encompasses the misuse of both licit and illicit drugs.
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 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 January 2009
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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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Nov 2009
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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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Nov 2009
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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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Sep 2009
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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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Apr 2009
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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 programs addressing the use of illicit drugs.
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Jan 2009
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Campaign resources - National Drugs Campaign 2009
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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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FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to actively participate in their local community through organising drug, alcohol and smoke free music and cultural events for other young people.
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Nov 2008
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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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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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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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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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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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Statistics on drug use in Australia 2000
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report provides a comprehensive summary of major drug use statistical collections, with references to sources of more detailed information. Data are presented on drug use patterns (including trends and attitudes to use), drugs and health, special population groups, crime and law enforcement.
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Oct 2001
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National action plan on illicit drugs 2001 to 2002-03
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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This National Action Plan on Illicit Drugs provides a nationally agreed direction for addressing illicit drug issues until the year 2002-03. It identifies seven key strategy areas for prevention and harm reduction. The Plan is comprised of three documents.
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Jul 2001
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National heroin overdose strategy
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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The National Heroin Overdose Strategy, agreed by all jurisdictions through the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (MCDS), provides nationally agreed priorities for action aimed at preventing overdose and reducing morbidity and mortality where overdose does occur.
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Jul 2001
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