Preventing and delaying alcohol and other drug uptake by young people – Support Services
There are many interconnected factors that influence a young person’s health, wellbeing and development.
Peers, family, social activities, and school are all elements that can influence behaviours and there are many good support services around Australia that you can access that focus on each of these elements. The links below will take you to credible organisations that have been reviewed by the ADF.
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Peer and individual services
In adolescence, people typically become more involved with peer friendship groups and activities and have more unsupervised time. Peer influences are an important factor at this stage. Find out more about services dedicated to providing support for young people, including a summary of what they do and contact details.
Family services
Parents, guardians and carers play a critical role in a young person’s development, and they can take steps to help prevent - or delay - a young person’s initiation of alcohol and other drug use. Find out more about services dedicated to providing support for families, including a summary of what they do and contact details.
Leisure services
Being engaged in structured and supervised activities or hobbies could potentially reduce the risk of alcohol and other drug use by young people. Find out more about structured leisure activities for youth, including a summary of what they do and contact details.
School services
Schools can play a role in preventing and delaying the use of alcohol and other drugs by young people. Find out more about organisations offering evidence-based drug education programs for schools, including a summary of what they do and contact details.
Local community services
The broader environment and the local community can have a role to play in preventing, or delaying, the uptake of alcohol and other drugs by young people. Find out more about community-driven programs, including a summary of what they do and contact details.