Alcohol

Introduction

Welcome to the Victorian Government's site on alcohol, which comprises alcohol-related information relevant to young people (U/18s), parents and young adults, as well as on counselling and treatment services. This site also contains information on Victoria's current alcohol initiatives, including the review of the Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act 1968 and links to other alcohol-related websites and publications from around Australia.

Young People

This page contains information on alcohol for young people including information on:

• Introduction
• Alcohol and the Law
• History and Facts
• Alcohol - You and Your Body
• Experimenting with Alcohol
• Regrettable Behaviours
• Recipes for Alcohol-free Drinks
• Facts and Myths
• Youth Alcohol Campaign
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Services Available

Adults

This page contains information on alcohol for adults including information on:

• Introduction
• Standard Drinks
• Harms of Excessive Drinking
• Tips to Reduce Risky Drinking
• Interaction with Other Drugs
• Facts and Myths
• Victorian Tertiary Alcohol Campaign
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Services Available

Parents

This page contains information on alcohol for parents including information on:

• Introduction
• Alcohol and the Law for U/18s
• Standard Drinks
• Tips for Parents
• Party Tips for Parents
• Celebrating Safely
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Services Available

Victorian Alcohol Initiatives

This page contains information on the Victorian Government's current initiatives to address issues regarding alcohol in the community, including the review of the Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act 1968 and information on the Parliamentary Inquiry into Strategies to Reduce Harmful Alcohol Consumption.

• Alcoholics and Drug-dependent Persons Act 1968
• Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee - Inquiry into Strategies to Reduce Harmful Alcohol Consumption
• Victorian Alcohol Strategy: Stage One Report
• National Committee for the Review of Alcohol Advertising

Links to Other Alcohol-Related Websites

This page provides links to alcohol-related websites from around Australia, including those of the Federal and State/Territory Governments, and other relevant organisational websites that contain useful information about alcohol.

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