For over 21 years, Encounter Youth has supported young people as the largest provider of specialist Alcohol & Other Drug education in South Australian secondary schools. As first mentioned in our media release on 11 August 2022, Encounter Youth is now delivering a new program specifically designed to provide preventative vaping and e-cigarette education for high […]
This is a question that our educators often put to both parents and high school students in our Alcohol & Other Drug education program.
This is a question we get asked a lot, particularly during our parent seminars. “How can I support my young person around alcohol and other drugs when they’re going to face peer pressure?” Having a discussion around alcohol and other drugs with your young person is one thing, but knowing how to prepare and support […]
What is an inhalant? An inhalant can be a common household, industrial or medical product that produces vapours, which some people choose to inhale to make themselves feel intoxicated or high. There are hundreds of different products that can be used as an inhalant, but some common inhalants include aerosol sprays, paint, paint-thinner, felt-tipped pens, […]
When compared to a traditional cigarette, e-cigarettes appear to pose less harm, but in reality, vaping doesn’t come without risks.
COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the lives of people around the globe. From our day to day lives, to the way we work, to our mental and physical health, and to our social interactions, COVID-19 has changed how we live. For some, it’s also changed the way they consume alcohol. There have been […]
Do you ever wonder what’s really going on in Australia when it comes to alcohol & other drugs? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released its newest report on Alcohol & Other Drug use across Australia for 2019, the National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS). In this survey, 22,274 Australians gave information […]
According to a new study published in The Lancet, consuming more than 10 standard drinks per week can shorten your life. The current guidelines1 set by the Department of Health, recommend no more than 2 standard drinks per day. These guidelines are currently under review and the new research adds to growing evidence suggesting they […]
The latest release of wastewater analysis1 estimating Australia’s drug use predictably resulted in much hand-wringing and anxiety. “WA has become Australia’s ‘ice State’,” claimed The West Australian; “Adelaide now nation’s ice capital,” fretted Adelaide Now. There was even the claim in the SA media that in Adelaide 1 in 10 people were using methamphetamine every […]
For a few years, South Australia was the only state without secondary supply laws. Since 2015, all other states have had strict laws that impose hefty fines to those that don’t adhere secondary supply laws. As of 18th December, 2017, changes have been made to South Australia’s Liquor Licensing Act 19971. And one of the […]