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Drugs affect virtually every Australian family. Each year the use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs accounts for more than one in six deaths, more than 185,558 hospitalisations and enormous economic costs to the health care system, law enforcement and private industry in Australia.
The Prime Minister launched the National Illicit Drug Strategy "Tough on Drugs" in November 1997. It continues to form a significant part of the National Drug Strategy. The Strategy provides a balanced and integrated approach to reducing the supply of and demand for illicit drugs.
In addition, a range of demand reduction measures have been introduced as part of the Strategy towards prevention, training, treatment, monitoring and evaluation and research. Development and implementation of these initiatives is occurring in consultation with the Australian National Council on Drugs , State and Territory Governments, non-government organisations and the community sector.
For information on a range of drug issues, the Australian Drug Information Network [(ADIN)] website links to a comprehensive range of websites and information on alcohol and other drugs.
The National Drug Strategy website links to information on the National Illicit Drug Strategy , the National Alcohol Campaign , the National Tobacco Strategy and the National Drugs Campaign.
Specific information on drugs can also be found by following any of the links in the list of resources below or by following the links from the HealthInsite topic page on Drugs.
Updated October 2007
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Illicit Drugs
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Department provides funding for a range of illicit drug programs.
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Feb 2008
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Statistics on drug use in Australia 2000
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report provides a comprehensive summary of major drug use statistical collections, with references to sources of more detailed information. Data are presented on drug use patterns (including trends and attitudes to use), drugs and health, special population groups, crime and law enforcement.
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Oct 2001
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Comorbidity framework for action
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NSW Department of Health
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The Framework for Action provides the strategic direction for NSW Health to manage comorbidity of mental health and drug and alcohol in the State's health settings and is based on the four key action areas.
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Apr 2008
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National Comorbidity Initiative
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Initiative aims to improve service co-ordination and treatment outcomes for people with coexisting mental health and substance use disorders and focuses on the following priority areas.
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Dec 2007
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National heroin overdose strategy
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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The National Heroin Overdose Strategy, agreed by all jurisdictions through the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (MCDS), provides nationally agreed priorities for action aimed at preventing overdose and reducing morbidity and mortality where overdose does occur.
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Jul 2001
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Campaign resources - National Drugs Campaign 2007
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This page contains National Drugs Campaign Resources including print media, television commercials and other materials.
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Jan 2007
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National Drug Strategy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drug Strategy (NDS) and its forerunner, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NCADA), have been operating since 1985. Both NCADA and NDS were created with strong bipartisan political support and involve a cooperative venture between the Commonwealth and state/territory governments as well as the non-government sector.
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Sep 2008
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National Drug Strategy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drug Strategy (NDS) and its forerunner, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NCADA), have been operating since 1985. Both NCADA and NDS were created with strong bipartisan political support and involve a cooperative venture between the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments as well as the non-government sector.
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Feb 2008
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Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy functions as the peak policy and decision-making body in relation to licit and illicit drugs in Australia.
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Dec 2008
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Statistics on drug use in Australia 2004
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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The report provides a comprehensive summary of major drug use statistical collections, with references to sources of more detailed information.
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Jul 2005
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2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey - Detailed findings
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report extends the statistical analysis of the 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey presented in 2001 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: First Results.
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Dec 2002
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A brief cognitive behavioural intervention for regular amphetamine users - a treatment guide
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing,University of Newcastle
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The current project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a two and four session cognitive behavioural intervention among a sample (N=214) of regular amphetamine users recruited from Greater Brisbane, Queensland and Newcastle, New South Wales. The four-session intervention is detailed in this publication.
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Nov 2003
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National action plan on illicit drugs 2001 to 2002-03
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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This National Action Plan on Illicit Drugs provides a nationally agreed direction for addressing illicit drug issues until the year 2002-03. It identifies seven key strategy areas for prevention and harm reduction. The Plan is comprised of three documents.
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Jul 2001
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FReeZA explained
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Better Health Channel
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FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to actively participate in their local community through organising drug, alcohol and smoke free music and cultural events for other young people.
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Nov 2008
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National Comorbidity Project
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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Comorbidity of mental disorders and substance use disorders is widespread and often associated with poor treatment outcome, severe illness course, and high service use. This presents a significant challenge with respect to the most appropriate identification, prevention and management strategies.
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Jan 2001
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National buprenorphine policy
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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The National Buprenorphine Policy provides a broad policy context and a framework for State and Territory policies and guidelines. The policy outlines treatment issues in regard to the prescribing and dispensing of buprenorphine.
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Mar 2001
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Welcome to the National Drugs Campaign
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drugs Campaign website has information for young people, parents and families, the media, health professionals and the broader community.
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Sep 2007
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Where's your head at?
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The National Drugs Campaign's website designed specifically for young people. You can find out the facts about drugs and you can also meet a stack of young people who are clear-headed and clear of illegal drugs.
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Aug 2007
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