Resources

Disclaimer: Sir David Martin Foundation provides these links for information purpose only. It is not responsible for the content of external websites or resources. If you notice any of the links are broken or would like to suggest additional information resources to be added, please contact us.

• Evolve 2020: Are we doing enough for young people with drug and alcohol addiction?  – Research Report
• Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia – AIHW report current July 2021
• Triple Care Farm DBT Research Snapshot – Findings from a 10-year comparative study of the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy for young people in residential treatment for substance misuse
• Understanding the cost of addiction in Australia – Details the impact of addiction on the nation’s economy and seeks to understand the drivers of addiction

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is committed to inspiring positive change and delivering evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm.

• The Power of Words – Practical resources to support healthcare and other professionals working with people who use alcohol and other drugs to reduce stigma and improve health outcomes.
• Preventing and delaying AOD uptake by young people
• The other talk – A guide to talking with children and alcohol and other drugs

Cracks in the Ice is an online toolkit providing trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date information and resources about crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’) for the Australian community.

• Methamphetamine (‘Ice’) Factsheet for Students
• What can parents do? Reducing the risk of crystal methamphetamine use in the family
• Talking to a young person about crystal methamphetamine use
• Become – A free online program that supports people who have experienced trauma in their life, and use alcohol and other substances.

The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW.

• Alcohol and Other Drug Resource Finder
• Working with families – NADA
• AOD LGBTIQ inclusive guidelines for treatment providers
• videos and webinars

• Youth Survey Report 2020
• Youth Survey 2020 Infographic
• Psychological Distress in Young People in Australia

Rethink Addiction is a coalition of organisations (including Sir David Martin Foundation) advocating for a change to Australia’s attitude and response to addiction. Their website has a range of stories, facts and event links to help you learn more about addiction.

• Young people and trauma – Orygen research paper
• Two at a time: Alcohol and other drug use by young people
• Addressing the Hidden Epidemic of Child and Adolescent Trauma – TedX event talk by Senior Research Fellow and Psychologist, Dr Emma Barrett, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use
• Become – A free online program that supports people who have experienced trauma in their life, and use alcohol and other substances.