
Positive Choices
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Positive Choices is an online portal to help Australian schools and communities access evidence based alcohol and other #drugeducation resources
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http://positivechoices.org.au 16-12-2015 00:18:36
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Have you heard of Strong & Deadly Futures? It's a school-based alcohol and drug prevention program for #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander secondary students that incorporates cultural strengths, and focuses on empowering students! For more info, visit: positivechoices.org.au/teachers/stron…

Did you know that #cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, many of which are harmful toxins? Tomorrow for this year's #WorldNoTobaccoDay, think twice about tobacco use (e.g. #smoking) and the huge risk it poses to your health. Learn more here: positivechoices.org.au/students/tobac…

Today is UN Environment Programme #WorldEnvironmentDay! Littered nicotine products and their packaging are a growing environmental concern in Australia. Our blog post looks at how disposable vapes are harming the environment: positivechoices.org.au/blog/the-envir…


#Teachers and #SchoolStaff: have you heard of OurFutures? Access curriculum-aligned #HealthEducation courses proven to reduce alcohol and drug use + related harms among Australian secondary school students. To view a list of their available courses, visit ourfuturesinstitute.org.au/modules-we-off…

Have you heard a term or street name for a drug but not sure what it is? 🤔 Check out our glossary of slang terms for alcohol and other drugs! Here you'll also find links to our Drug A to Z factsheets to help you learn about the effects of each drug. 🔗 positivechoices.org.au/students/gloss…




Language plays an important role in how we think about alcohol and other drug use. Our new blog post explores how certain terms can increase #stigma and discourage help-seeking, and why using person-first language is key when delivering drug education: positivechoices.org.au/blog/stigma-an…



A new study by Cancer Council NSW #GenerationVape project found 85% of teachers are concerned about student #vaping, with "very concerned" rising from 43% to 55% in 12 months. Teachers highlighted a need for consistent strategies to manage vaping in schools: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00…




Inhalants are risky for young people. Knowing why they’re used can help parents respond with care. Check out this article by Alcohol and Drug Foundation to learn more: adf.org.au/insights/inhal…
