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AlcoholDrug useIn the News| 07/10/2026

Youth drug and alcohol prevention programs need evidence, not just good intentions

By Anthea Jirgens, Director of Strategic Engagement, OurFutures Institute When it comes to protecting young people from harm, good intentions…
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AlcoholDrug use| 13/11/2023

Alcohol and other drug use among disadvantaged youth

There are a huge number of factors that increase a young person’s risk of using alcohol or other drugs, including…
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AlcoholDrug useVapingWebinars| 19/07/2023

WEBINAR: What Works: Alcohol, Tobacco, Vaping, and Other Drug Education in Schools

In this webinar, you will hear from Australia’s leading experts on what works in school based drug education. Find out…
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AlcoholDrug useYouth Mental Health| 17/06/2023

The Big Six modifiable factors for youth mental health

What if there was a key that held the answer to improving the mental health of Australian adolescents? Well, it…
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AlcoholPrevention Programs for students| 17/06/2023

The 7-Year Effectiveness of School-Based Alcohol Use Prevention

At 7-year follow-up, students in all 3 intervention groups reported reduced odds of alcohol-related harms compared to the control group…
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AlcoholDrug useYouth Mental Health| 15/05/2023

The Importance of Prevention in Mental Health and Substance Use

How often do we hear fire alarms and practice drills in schools, workplaces and apartment buildings? We practice these drills…
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