Iceland's Planet Youth lands in Australia
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation is excited to announce it will trial an internationally renowned alcohol and other drug prevention program in Australia.
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The Harms
Did you know that the harms caused by alcohol and other drug misuse in Australia account for:
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6.7% of all disease and injury
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6,660 deaths per year
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$23b combined economic cost
For nearly 60 years, we have coordinated evidence-based approaches to build healthy and resilient communities.
We do this because it is the best way to prevent and minimise the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs in Australia.
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Drug Facts
A comprehensive and trustworthy list of both prescription and illegal drugs. Each listing offers detailed and straight-forward information about subjects such as what they look like, the short and long-term effects, withdrawals and getting help.