Library Resources on Drugs
AUDIO **********
STEER CLEAR:Tips to help drivers stop smoking
DRU QUI
QUIT
Side 1 Reasons to quit, Getting ready to quit; Side 2 Quitting, Staying a non-smoker
1998
15 mins
BOOK **********
LEARNING ABOUT STANDARD DRINKS
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
For sexcondary students to learn about how much alcohol is in different drinks as well as the long term and potential short term effects. Covers "low-risk" drinks and the difference between female and male drinkers
2002
DRUGS IN FOCUS A GUIDE TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Booklet on depressants, hallucinogens, stimulants and alcohol. Covers their identification and usage, pregnancy, whether they are addictive, long term effects, and effects on driving. Includes a section how to deal with suspected or actual drug usage with practical advice on effective communication.
2003
DRUGS IN FOCUS. PARENT FOCUS: DEALING WITH DRUG ISSUES FOR 9 TO 14 YEAR OLDS
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Covers talking to children about drugs.
2006
DRUGS IN FOCUS YOUNG PEOPLE AND DRUGS THE FACTS AND ISSUES
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Booklet for 12- 18 years old which covers alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, party drugs and inhalants: their use, the myths, their effects, influences and the law.
ractical advice on effective communication.
2003
DRUGS IN FOCUS TEENAGE DRINKING THE FACTS AND ISSUES
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Booklet about 13- 18 years old their alcohol consumption and issues surrounding this
2003
DRUGS IN FOCUS HOSTING TEENAGE PARTIES: MANAGING ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Issues to consider when hosting parties: supervision, alcohol, parental obligations, other drugs
2003
DRUGS IN FOCUS. PARENT FOCUS: DEALING WITH DRUG ISSUES FOR 9 TO 14 YEAR OLDS
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Covers talking to children about drugs.
2006
DRUGS IN FOCUS. PARENT FOCUS: DEALING WITH DRUG ISSUES FOR 9 TO 14 YEAR OLDS
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Covers talking to children about drugs.
2006
PARENTING INFLUENCES ON ADOLESCENT ALCOHOL USE
DRU AIF
Australian Institute of Family Studies; Louis Hayes et al
Report concludes that parents do influence adolescents' use of alcohol. Parents should be made aware of the advantages of delaying consumption of alcohol; should be provided with guidelines on the influence of their attitudes, that parents should be given guidelines on support of adolescents who drink;parents should be supported in preventing underage drinking;more research should be undertaken on adolescent alcohol us esp with indigenous communities.
2004
2004 NATIONAL DRUG STRATEGY HOUSEHOLD SURVEY Detailed findings
DRU AIH
Australian Institute Health & Welfare
Describes the use of licit and illicit drugs covering all age groups as well as 12- 13 year olds. Includes alcohol and tobacco, and attitudes, beliefs and availability.
2005
DUAL DIAGNOSIS MENTAL ILLNESS & SUBSTANCE USE Information and coping strategies for families
DRU ARA
ARAFMI Queensland
Booklet for families who are coping with dual diagnosis of mental health and substance abuse
2003
QUEEN OF HEARTS: The needs of women with gambling problems
DRU BRO
BROWN, Sarah; COVENTRY, Louise
The final report of the " Women and Gambling" research project undertaken by the Financial and Consumer Rights Council between October 1996 and June 1997. Analyses the needs of Victorian women who identified as having gambling problems
157 p
August 1997
EASY WAY TO STOP SMOKING
DRU CAR
CARR, Allen
The author believes in the happy non-smoker and aims for the smoker to enjoy stopping smoking. Issued with a CD
2006
RIDING THE WAVES A guide to building resilience in 10 to 14-year-olds. Drugs in Focus series
DRU CHE
Australian Drug Foundation
Booklet that covers parenting of teenagers including body image, communicating and adolescence itself. Strong bibliography
2006
BENZOS - WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?
DRU CON
CONWAY, Jane
An information booklet for youth workers about young people and the use of minor tranquillisers.
1997
DRUGS: Meeting the challenge - Stage 2 Report
DRU DPE
DRUG POLICY EXPERT COMMITTTEE
Tackles major themes of prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, law enforcement and the justice system.
215 p
2000
DRUGS: Responding to the Issues; Engaging the community - Stage 1 Report
DRU DPE
DRUG POLICY EXPERT COMMITTTEE
Responding to the Issues; Engaging the community
215 p
2000
OVERCOMING YOUR ADDICTIONS
DRU DRY
DRYDEN, Windy; MATWEYCHUK, Walter
2000
UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE STEPS
DRU GOR
Terence T Gorski
An interpretation and guide for recovering people. Put the most powerful principles of recovery to work for you. Millions of people have transformed their lives by working the Twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous. Their success has come from their ability to truly understand these principles and to apply them in their daily lives. Yet for many embarking on the road to recovery the Steps can seem vague, even confusing.
189 p
1989
SAY WHEN! : Everything a woman needs to know about alcohol and drinking problems
DRU KEN
Kent, Rosemary
Looks at how much is too much? how much is safe? help with cutting out or cutting down, step by step guides to help you set targets and achieve goals.
118 p
THE PERILS OF POKIES Research into the information needs of older women and their families
DRU KIM
KIMBERLEY, Helen Dr
In developing strategies for tackling the problem of information needs of older women "playing the pokies", this very comprehensive report covers the reasons why women play, the impacts and stages of a gambling problem and how to help families.
2005
LISTENING TO PROZAC
DRU KRA
Peter D Kramer
A Psychiatrist explores antidepressant drugs and the remaking of the self. Tess takes prozac because she's always been depressed; Julia takes it because she doesn't know who she is; when Sam takes the drug it makes him feel better than well. Since this antidepressant drug was first introduced into britain in 1989 over half a million people have taken it, while over ten million prescriptions worldwide have made it the most popular psychiatric drug in history. Small wonder when such astounding claims are being made for it: that it can transform pessimists into optimists, turn loners into extroverts, improve business acumen and emotional resilience - in short, that it can fundamentally alter personality.
409 p
1994
THE BIG BOOK OF PARTY DRUGS
DRU LOM
LOMBARDO, Freya
Book on party drugs, their effects and how to party safely
2003
WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS ADDICTED TO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: Revised and expanded edition
DRU MAC
MACLAINE, Jim
Shows you how to develop realistic and positive ways of coping, strategies for improving the addicted person's chance of recovery, how to communicate openly and assist them in seeking help, and a new chapter on heroin addiction.
272 p
2001
TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL PROBLEMS A review of the evidence
DRU NDA
NATIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL RESEARCH CENTRE
Review contains a description of the prevalence and patterns of, and the harms associated with drinking in Australia and a review of the evidence for the effectiveness of the main treatments available for alcohol use disorders
2003
AUSTRALIAN ALCOHOL GUIDELINES Health risks and benefits
DRU NHM
National Health and Medical Research Council
Aims to provide clear and helpful evidence based information where there is often conflicting views. Very detailed analysis of alcohol and its affects on women and young people and other at risk groups
2001
ALCOHOL AND YOUR HEALTH Australian Alcohol Guidelines
DRU NHM
NHRMC
Booklet that provides guidelines on low risk drinking, covers young people, a history excess drinking, effect of alcohol on medications, responsible serving of alcohol, and older people.
[2002]
DRUGS AND YOUR TEENAGER A practical guide for Austlalian parents
DRU PAL
PALIN, Martin; BEATTY, Shelley
Guide for parents who may want to know why a teenager may become interested in drugs; and how to be a positive influence in the a teenager's upbringing including setting deals and understanding drug use
2000
VICTORIAN YOUTH ALCOHOL AND DRUG SURVEY 2004 Illicit drugs findings
DRU PRE
Premier's Drug Prevention Council
Use of illicit drugs is down slightly, though a substantial drop for females only within the 16-17 years age group. Cannabis is the most frequently used. Overall substantial illicit drug use peaks at 20-21 years. Alcohol and tobacco were the drugs most likely to be used with cannabis. Curiosity and peer pressure were the most common reasons for using drugs. However above average use of drugs by 16-17 year old girls and by young people looking for work were reported to be in response to personal unhappiness.
2005
QUITTING SMOKING The Lazy Person's Guide
DRU RIL
RILEY, Gillian
Concise book that covers addiction, how to quit, the successes, getting yourself prepared, resolving the problem, and help available
2001
THE INVISIBLE ALCOHOLICS : Women and alcohol
DRU SAN 1
Sandmaier, Marian
"...illustrates the influence of attitudes and lifestyles on women's alcohol abuse. She reveals the many unique reasons women drink, why treatments designed for men wont work for women..."
286 p
1992
THE INVISIBLE ALCOHOLICS : Women and alcohol
DRU SAN 2
Sandmaier, Marian
"...illustrates the influence of attitudes and lifestyles on women's alcohol abuse. She reveals the many unique reasons women drink, why treatments designed for men wont work for women..."
286 p
1992
WIVES OF ALCOHOLICS : FROM CO-DEPENDENCY TO RECOVERY
DRU SCH
Schutt, Marie
This book is about the co dependent wife as she learns to love, and as she learns to detach and truly live. The recovery processes described in this book have been developed in a clinical setting with both children and adults participating.
71 p p
1985
TREATING ALCOHOL PROBLEMS Guidelines for General Practioners
DRU SHA
SHAND, Fiona; GATES, Jennifer
Booklet which covers signs of overdrinking, getting the patient to have treatment, developing a plan, which treatments work, services available, and other problems which may exist
2003
TREATING ALCOHOL PROBLEMS Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Professionals
DRU SHA
SHAND, Fiona; GATES, Jennifer
Booklet which covers signs of overdrinking, getting the patient to have treatment, developing a plan, which treatments work, services available, and other problems which may exist
2003
GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL PROBLEMS
DRU SHA
SHAND, Fiona et al
Guidelines based on review of evidence about the effectiveness of treatments are for all health workers and medical professionals who come into contact with problem or depenmdent drinkers.
2003
MYTH BUSTING ALCOHOL a guide for families and young teenagers
DRU SHA
SHARC
Booklet for parents and families that discusses various myths surrounding teenagers and alcohol and binge drinking
2007
THRONE: CRACKS IN THE PORCELAIN not for loan
DRU THR
WESDARC
Articles for young women about alcohol and binge drinking, stis, car accident trauma, relationships and pregnancy
2005
THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG GUIDE: 7th Edition
DRU UPF
UPFAL, Jonathan Dr
Every person's guide to prescription and over-the counter medicines, street drugs, vaccines, vitamins and minerals....7th edition 2006. Kept in Nurse's office
816 p
2002
Not for general loan
AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' USE OF ALCOHOL IN 2005
DRU WHI
WHITE, Victoria; Jane Hayman
Evidence and statistics on research of 12 -17 year olds. 20% of all 16-17 years consumed an amount of alcohol that exceeded Australian Alcohol Guidelines on at least one occasion prior to study. And when students do drink it is at levels that increase their risk of experiencing short term harms. 47% of females drank premixed spirits. More than 35% indicatedthat their parents had given them their last alcoholic drink. with the most common places of drinking are at home or at parties- the latter increasing with age. Those whose parents gave them alcohol, on average consumed less alcohol than those at parties. The majority of current drinkers did so under adult supervision. Finding suggest that many parents are not suportive of the children being unsupervised whilst drinking alcohol. In contrast the increase over in harmful drinking among 12-15 year old current drinkers is of concern
2006
AD.DIC.TION.ARY
DRU WIL
WILSON, Jan R; Judith A Wilson
A primer of recovery terms and concepts from abstinence to withdrawal. The language of recovery. Early recovery is a stressful time. It can also be confusing because of the unfamiliar words and phrases that are commonly used in recovery groups.
410 p
1992
KIT **********
FUN, FRIENDS AND DECISIONS A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT APPROACH TO DRUG EDUCATION FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS
DRU ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Worksheets on first impressions, warning signs, discovering new things, coping with feelings, seeking help cannabis and smoking. Plus teacher's manual
2002
PROBLEM GAMBLING RESOURCE KIT A guide to assist health and welfare workers who encounter problem gambling issues
DRU DOJ
Dept of Justice
DVD, pamphlets and booklet for people helping those with a gambling problem. Section on the difference between male and female gamblers. Women can be a form of escape for women to somewhere social that is safe and friendly. Study shows that girls find gambling entertaining whereas boys play to earn money - which is similarto adult patterns
2007
A GUIDE TO COPING Series of booklets
DRU FDS
FAMILY DRUG SUPPORT
Series of booklets including"What's the deal on Grass - talking with a young person about cannabis"; "Language of the User"; "Supporting someone through Detox"; "Family Matters how to approach drug isses in your family"
2002
VIDEO **********
BOOZE CRUZE; YOUNG PEOPLE & ALCOHOL - An educational video for the classroom
DRU ADF
Centre for Youth Drug Studies
Video helps young people to identify the risks with their own and others' drinking. With classroom activities and notes
[2002]
ALCOHOL AND THE BODY
DRU AUS
AUSTRALIAN DRUG FOUNDATION
Two minute animation that shows in a humorous way how the body absorbs alcohol, the time it takes, how alcohol leaves the body, myths about sobering up, how alcohol accumulates and how to measure blood alcoholl levels. For ease of use, the animation has been recorded four times, so that it can be used on Safe Party Days
TEN STEPS TO QUIT FOR GOOD
DRU OLI
Ideas and Exercises for quitting smoking for good. Anyone who's tried to stop and started smoking again knows it's not easy. Understanding this is step one of undoing the smoking habit. Carol Oliver has been through quitting and has helped over 1000 people to understand why they smoke, what to look for and how to make a decision to stop that sticks for good. Also see Audio relaxation tape.
1993
45 minutes
