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Young peopleDuring your teenage years your social life can undergo huge changes. At some time during this period you might find yourself in a situation where you need to make decisions about alcohol and other drugs. It’s hard to make decisions when you are likely to be feeling pressure from parents, friends, siblings and the media. To make sure you have all the facts you need to decide what’s right for you, browse through these resources—and remember to come back for this information whenever these issues come up in your life. If you can’t find what you need to know, contact DrugInfo. We can help answer your questions, and it’s free and confidential. Teen drinking lawIt is now against the law in Victoria to serve alcohol in a private home to anyone under 18, unless their parent or guardian has given permission. This means that people like your friends' parents or older brothers and sisters can't give you alcohol unless your parents have agreed to it. Find out more about the new teen drinking law. Drug factsDon’t just believe what your friends tell you. Get the facts on drugs and their effects. Watch a short infographic video on young people and alcohol. Free resources available from DrugInfo resource centreDrugInfo distributes quality resources from a lot of different organisations. Browse our free resources for young people and also find out what you need to think about if you’re having a party.
WebsitesSomazone provides fast, free, anonymous access to health-related information for young people. Last updated: 30 January 2013 |
