Alcohol and Young People

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

Reviewed September 2008

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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:   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:   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:   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:   Jun 2008
Title:   Media release. Communities invited to seek funding to fight binge drinking
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Community groups across Australia can now apply for funding to fight binge drinking in their own towns and cities under the Federal Government's National Binge Drinking Strategy. The Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, said $7.2 million was now available for the Community Level Initiative part of the Strategy.
Date:   Jun 2008
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:   May 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:   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, and to minimise potential negative impacts of partying. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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
Title:   Partying safely - tips for teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Partying is fun for people of all ages. Teenagers in particular like to party, which could include clubbing, attending a concert or festival, having a party at home or going to a party at a friend's house. Following a few tips and suggestions will help you stay safe when you're out having a good time.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Drink spiking
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Drink spiking is when alcohol or another drug is added to your drink without you knowing. This factsheet gives you information about what drugs are used, how to avoid it and what to do
Date:   Feb 2008
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 2008
Title:   Alcohol and teenagers - quiz
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Try our health quiz on teenagers and alcohol. How many drinks make a binge drinking session? Can alcohol make you more vulnerable to violence and sexual abuse? The answers are here.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Alcohol - teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol is widely used by teenagers. Around 73 per cent of Australian teenagers have tried alcohol at least once. Alcohol is tolerated as a socially acceptable drug, but it is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population. It's difficult to prevent teenagers from experimenting with alcohol, but parents can encourage sensible drinking habits.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Nutrition: Student factsheet
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   Young women's eating habits often change due to part-time work, a generally more independent lifestyle and concerns about body image and weight. This student factsheet provides information on the nutritional requirements for a person of their age to help them make better food choices.
Date:   Nov 2007
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:   Nov 2007
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 a quarter of teenagers have tried cannabis at least once.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Helping a drunk friend
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   It is likely that at some stage of your life you will be in the situation where you have to look after a friend who is drunk. Check out this fact sheet for more info on how you can help.
Date:   Jul 2007
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