What are 'Uni's"?
We love when our colleagues from the sector look to us for information on trends and patterns as it allows us to do some research and pass the information back to the sector. ...
Read MoreUniversal Harm Reduction Strategies
These are just a few ways for a young person to stay safe no matter what they are using. ...
Read MoreYoung people and medical cannabis
Recently we’ve heard at YoDAA that young people have been talking about the new laws that allow for use of cannabis for medical purposes. There has been some confusion around the legality of cannabis. ...
Read MoreFlakka - Fast facts for Workers
Flakka is more common in the US, there have been reports of high usage due to its low cost and it being easily obtained. There have been reports of Flakka use in Australia, however there is no evidence to suggest that it was Flakka!...
Read MoreDXM - fast facts for workers.
More common in the US but we are starting to see young people using it here. So what do we know about DXM and how do we keep young people safe?...
Read MoreMephadrone-Fast facts for workers
Between 2009-2011 extreme stories about Mephadrone were hitting the headlines everywhere. Although Mephadrone has been associated with some deaths in the UK, in Australia the hype around Mephedrone hasn’t necessarily matched the reality....
Read MoreSynthetic cannabis -Fast facts for workers
There are chemicals that can be found in synthetic cannabis that are illegal in Victoria. What does a youth worker need to know?...
Read MoreNBOMe-Fast facts for workers
NBOMe has been found in a number of different substances and been the cause of overdoses and deaths recently. ...
Read MoreNovel Psychoactive Substances - Fast facts for workers
Youth workers like to be up to date and informed about what young people may be using. Recent publicity about "synthetic" or "new and emerging drugs" has prompted a search for good information....
Read MoreNaloxone-Fast Facts for workers
Naloxone is used to save lives by reversing the effects of opioid overdose. It is hoped that in Victoria it will be more widely available than it now is. ...
Read MoreBuprenorphine-Fast facts for workers
Buprenorphine is a synthetic opiate commonly prescribed to treat opiate dependence. Although used for a similar purpose to methadone, there are also some key differences. ...
Read MoreTobacco-Fast facts for workers
Often overlooked in a treatment context, tobacco contributes to more deaths in Australia than any other drug....
Read MoreOpiate painkillers-Fast facts for workers
The use of Opiate painkillers in Australia has been described as "the silent epidemic". This mainly refers to people legally prescribed painkillers but young people accessing support also often favour opiate medications....
Read MoreMethadone-Fast facts for workers
Methadone is a commonly prescribed opiate substitute treatment. Despite its common status many workers don't understand enough about methadone....
Read MoreMagic mushrooms-Fast facts for workers
Mushrooms containing psilocybin have been consumed for thousands of years but a contemporary youth worker should still brush up on their knowledge ...
Read MoreLSD (Acid)-Fast facts for workers
Acid, trips, tabs-LSD is known by many names and is synonymous with stories past decades. It is still commonly used (relative to other illegal drugs) and so is a relevant drug for youth workers to know and understand....
Read MoreKetamine-Fast facts for workers
In comparison to other drugs, Ketamine is not widely used by young people seeking support. A basic understanding of Ketamine is still important when supporting young people especially because of the dangers of using it with other drugs....
Read More'Nangs' & other Inhalants -Fast facts for workers
Although not widely used by the general population, a general knowledge of inhalants is crucial for a youth worker. Inhalant use continues to be popular among particular groups of young people in the service system....
Read MoreMethamphetamine (Ice)-Fast facts for workers
Methamphetamine has dominated the headlines lately in the same way heroin did in the 1990's. Discussing Ice, practice issues and how best to support young people and communities begins with an understanding of the substance itself....
Read MoreHeroin-Fast facts for workers
The use of heroin by young people is not as widespread as in the late 1990's but heroin is still being used by some young people. It is essential workers are familiar with the facts about heroin....
Read MoreGHB/GBL -Fast facts for workers
Young people seeking treatment and support don't often name GHB as a problematic drug but a basic understanding of GHB is essential....
Read MoreEcstasy-Fast facts for workers
There is a good chance that some young people you work with have tried ecstasy or even use MDMA regularly. ...
Read MoreCocaine-Fast facts for workers
Although not commonly used by young people accessing support services, reports suggest cocaine use is not uncommon in the community....
Read MoreCannabis-Fast facts for workers
Cannabis is the third most commonly used drug by young people accessing support services. An understanding of the basic facts is therefore crucial....
Read MoreBenzodiazepines-Fast facts for workers
There has been a crackdown on prescribing benzodiazepines in Victoria. However they are still able to be obtained illegally. They are often implicated in overdoses, especially when mixed with other depressant drugs....
Read MoreAmphetamines-Fast facts for workers
Amphetamines is a term used to describe a large range of legal and illegal stimulant drugs. The proportion of young people in support services using Amphetamine-type-substances has increased in the past few years....
Read MoreAlcohol - Fast facts for workers
One of the most commonly used drugs in Victoria and Australia, alcohol is also associated with the highest levels of individual and community harms....
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