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References used for this fact sheet

• Young people and drugs, Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service, South Australia. More information here.
• Teenagers and alcohol: a guide for parents, Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing. More information here.
• Drugs in focus – alcohol and other drugs: a guide for parents (2007), Australian Drug Foundation. More information here.
• Drugs in focus – parent focus: Dealing with drug issues for 9 to 14 year olds (2006), Australian Drug Foundation. More information here.
• 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey report: first results, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. More information here.

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