September 19, 2021
Starting the conversation
Sometimes starting the conversation with a friend or loved one about harmful drug or alcohol…
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August 20, 2021
Youth, drugs and alcohol
Myth: Marijuana is a relatively harmless drug. Fact: Marijuana often acts as a ‘gateway drug’…
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July 29, 2021
“1.8 billion voices demanding to be heard”: World Youth Skills Day 2021
This year’s World Youth Skills Day presented an opportunity to examine what impact the pandemic…
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July 1, 2021
Reassessing the social context of illicit drug use and addiction
By Phillip Mendes, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health…
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July 1, 2021
New study reveals the effects of Covid-19 on young Australians
A new study about Australia’s Youth released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare…
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June 10, 2021
Embracing the Light
Triple Care Farm graduate Lily* penned this moving poem about her recovery journey through addiction.…
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May 13, 2021
Delaying young people’s drug & alcohol use
During the high school years, young people (aged 12-17) are at a critical stage of…
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March 15, 2021
Mental wellness drops globally
A new survey has found that mental wellness has declined significantly, with the worst effects…
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November 20, 2020
Can Addicted Australia help shift the stigma of addiction?
Billed by critics as the most realistic depiction of addiction seen on Australian TV screens…
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June 21, 2019
Tackling youth homelessness and its causes
Only 25, Courtney’s life was taken away in just one night. The first shock was…
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