Free and online resources for family and friends
DrugInfo offers a number of free resources aimed at a range of audiences, these include fact sheets, pamphlets and reports.
Most resources can be downloaded from the links provided in the list. Details about how to obtain hard copies of the resources are outlined in the list. For further information contact DrugInfo. Limits apply and large orders may incur postal charges.
General drug-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
| Alcohol and other drug prevention in the family |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2012 |
Fact sheet as PDF |
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| Alcohol other drugs and your teenager |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2010 |
Fact sheet as PDF |
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| Celebrate safely: a guide for parents |
Victorian Government Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
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Pamphlet |
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Limited free quantities (up to 10 copies): DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Drugs in Focus—Alcohol and other drugs: A guide for parents
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Australian Drug Foundation, February 2007
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Bookl |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Drugs in Focus—Parent focus: Dealing with drug issues for 9 to 14-year-olds
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Australian Drug Foundation, 2006
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Booklet |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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- Multiple copies available for purchase: ADF Shop
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Drugs in Focus—Safety first: Helping children to stay safe
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Australian Drug Foundation, 2004
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Booklet |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Drugs Today—Helping grandparents discuss drug-related issues
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Australian Drug Foundation, February 2004
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Pamphlet |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
- Multiple copies available for purchase: ADF Shop
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Drugs Today—Young people and drugs: What parents need to know
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Australian Drug Foundation, 2002
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Pamphlet |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Multiple copies available for purchase: ADF Shop
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Drugs Today—When someone close to you has a drug problem
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Australian Drug Foundation, 2008
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Pamphlet |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Multiple copies available for purchase: ADF Shop
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| Encouraging change |
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service, 2010 |
Fact sheet |
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| Family first aid |
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service, 2010 |
Fact sheet |
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| Family friendly websites |
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service, 2010 |
Fact sheet |
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| Family issues. Frequently asked questions |
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service, 2010 |
Fact sheet |
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| Hosting teenage parties |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2012 |
Fact sheet (PDF) |
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| Max and Tyra |
Mirabel Foundation, 2009 |
Picture book (PDF) |
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| Teenagers and illegal drugs: a quick guide for parents |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2009 |
Fact sheet (PDF) |
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| Who is responsible? |
Eastern Drug and Alcohol Service, 2010 |
Fact sheet |
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Alcohol-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
| Alcohol and young people: a guide for parents |
Australian
Government
Department of
Health and
Ageing, 2010 |
Pamphlet |
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Alcohol and your kids: a guide for parents and carers
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, 2009
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Pamphlet
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Limited free quantities (up to 10 copies): DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Australian guidelines for low-risk drinking
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DrugInfo, Revised 2009
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Fact sheet
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| Cheers? Alcohol and your family |
Victoria. Department of Health, 2011 |
Pamphlet |
- Online in Arabic, English, Polish, Spanish, Sudanese Arabic and Vietnamese
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| Cheers? Alcohol and your family |
Victoria. Department of Health, 2011 |
Poster |
- Online in Arabic, English, Polish, Spanish, Sudanese Arabic and Vietnamese
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Fact Sheets for Parents
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Victorian Government Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 2008 |
Fact Sheet |
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How parents can influence teenage drinking
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DrugInfo, June 2008
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Fact sheet
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Now your teenagers need to know about drink driving
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Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
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Booklet
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Limited free quantities (up to 10 copies): DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Pregnancy and alcohol
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DrugInfo, 2009
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Fact sheet
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Talking with your teenager about alcohol
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DrugInfo, June 2008
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Fact sheet
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Teenagers and alcohol: A quick guide for parents
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DrugInfo,
December 2009
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Fact sheet
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| What is secondary supply? |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2012 |
Fact sheet (PDF) |
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| When someone close to you as a drinking problem |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2008
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Pamphlet |
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Young people and alcohol
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DrugInfo, 2009
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Fact sheet (PDF)
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Amphetamine-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
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What parents should know about ICE (Crystal methamphetmine)
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Victorian Government Department of Human Services, October 2007
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Pamphlet
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| What you can do if a family member is using methamphetamine or other drugs |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2008 |
Fact sheet (PDF) |
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Buprenorphine-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
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Treatment options for heroin and other opioid dependence: A guide for families and carers
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, 2004
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Booklet |
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Cannabis-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
| What's the deal? Cannabis facts for parents |
National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) |
Pamphlet |
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- Limited free quantities (up to 5 copies): DrugInfo (Victoria only)
- Bulk quantities available from NCPIC
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Heroin-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
| Dealing with heroin use: A guide for parents |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2000 |
Booklet |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Treatment options for heroin and other opioid dependence: A guide for families and carers
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, 2004
|
Booklet |
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Inhalant-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
| Dealing with inhalant use: A guide for parents |
Australian Drug Foundation, 2005 |
Booklet |
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Single free copy: DrugInfo (Victoria only)
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Methadone-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
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Treatment options for heroin and other opioid dependence: A guide for families and carers
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, 2004
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Booklet |
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Naltrexone-related resources
| Title |
Publisher |
Format |
Availability |
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Treatment options for heroin and other opioid dependence: A guide for families and carers
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, 2004
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Booklet |
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Last updated: 7 January 2013
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