Drugs resources

This framework’s aim is that all Australians seeking alcohol and other drug treatment can access high quality treatment appropriate to their needs, when and where they need it. It includes principles for effective treatment, monitoring and evaluation.

This framework sets a nationally consistent quality benchmark for providers of drug and alcohol treatment services. It includes strong clinical governance requirements and a list of accreditation standards that drug and alcohol specialist treatment service providers must meet.

A summary of the major items discussed at the fifth MDAF meeting.

This report presents the trends data of the Australian Secondary Students' Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey. It includes statistics on the use of tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarettes, over-the-counter drugs, and illicit drugs, from 1996 until 2017.

This report presents the results of the Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey. It includes statistics on the use of tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarettes, over-the-counter drugs, and illicit drugs.

An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

A summary of the major items discussed at the fourth MDAF meeting.

This strategy aims to improve the skills of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce and prepare them for the future.

A ten-year framework that aims to reduce and prevent the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

This strategy aims to reduce the use and harmful effects of ice in Australia.

A summary of the major items discussed at the third MDAF meeting.

An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

This strategy aims to reduce the harmful effects alcohol and other drugs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

A summary of the major items discussed at the second MDAF meeting.

An overview of activities by the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) from December 2014 to 30 June 2016.

Research into community attitudes and behaviour about illicit drug use was done to inform future policy and planning for alcohol and other drug issues. This summary report presents an overview of the findings.

A summary of the major items discussed at the first MDAF meeting.

Research into community attitudes and behaviour about illicit drug use was done to inform future policy and planning for alcohol and other drug issues. This report outlines the quantitative research that was done and the results.

This report presents the results of the Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug (ASSAD) survey. It includes statistics on the use of tobacco, alcohol, electronic cigarettes, over-the-counter drugs, illicit drugs and health services.

Research into community attitudes and behaviour about illicit drug use was done to inform future policy and planning for alcohol and other drug issues. This report outlines how the qualitative research was done and the results.

Australian Government response to the National Ice Taskforce final report

An evaluation from 2012 to 2014 assessed the Cape York Wellbeing Centres. It looked at whether the centres reduced alcohol and substance abuse and harm in the community. This 2014 report presents the findings.

This 2014 report describes the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment system and funding processes in Australia. It provides options for future funding that respond to the needs of individuals, families and communities.