What Percentage of 14-year-olds Describe Themselves as a Party Drinker?
This is a question that our educators often put to both parents and high school students in our Alcohol & Other Drug education program.
Supporting Young People Facing Peer Pressure
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 […]
The Facts on Inhalants
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, […]
Is Vaping Bad for You?
When compared to a traditional cigarette, e-cigarettes appear to pose less harm, but in reality, vaping doesn’t come without risks.
Impacts of COVID-19 on Alcohol Consumption Among Australians
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 […]
National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019
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 […]
Exceeding 10 Standard Drinks? Alcohol Can Shorten Your Life
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 […]
Wastewater Analysis: 1 in 10 People Using Ice – Really?
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 […]
Secondary Supply Laws for South Australia
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 […]
Variety SA Partnership set to benefit Regional and Disadvantaged Schools
Encounter Youth are proud to announce a new partnership with Variety SA, receiving a $150,000 grant over 3 years to help alcohol and other drug (AOD) education be more accessible to regional and disadvantaged school communities in SA. “Although drug use amongst young people in Australia is declining, students in regional communities tend to have […]