This month the Australian Drug Foundation Online shop features a number of new resources.

1. Under Construction (http://bookshop.adf.org.au/dvds/under-construction-alcohol-and-the-teenage-brain.aspx?id=256) is an animated DVD that shows the effects of alcohol and risky drinking on the teenage brain. This effective classroom resource helps to illustrate the harmful effects of alcohol on young people.

2. The second edition of Addiction counselling: Content and process (http://bookshop.adf.org.au/books/addiction-counselling-content-and-process-2nd-ed.aspx?id=273) is now in available to pre-order from the ADF Online shop. The focus of this new edition has broadened from counselling clients with alcohol and drug issues to counselling clients with any addictive behaviour. Visit shop.adf.org.au to read more, make a purchase or subscribe (www.adf.org.au/get-involved/subscribe) to receive ADF shop updates.

Toby Davidson from the Youth Advocacy Centre has done up some info for all of you who may in the course of your work need to get drugs off your premises. http://www.yac.net.au/disposing-of-drugs-legally/

'The Gathering'  DVD resource: A Party No One Could Forget  
Created to use with young people (aged 15-18) in schools and youth settings, the City of Melville's 27 minute professionally produced drama can be used as a cutting edge tool to support discussion with young people and raise awareness of the acute harms associated with binge drinking.   The resource  can also be used to facilitate discussion with the community to discourage the secondary supply of alcohol to juveniles.   Accompanied by teacher resource material, 'The Gathering'  has strong curriculum links to Year 10 Health and Physical Education, Health Studies (Units PAHEA, PBHEA, 1AHEA, 1DHEA) and the Year 10 Viewing Strand of the English Learning Area.  

The Gathering Story
A group of friends organise a spontaneous 'gathering' when parents are away for the weekend. Fuelled by an abundance of alcohol and gate crashers, events spiral out of control with consequences that will impact on the lives of the friends and their families forever. Through realistic drama and storyline, 'The Gathering' shows ways to prevent and minimise alcohol related harm and assists in making the decision not to drink alcohol easier

Warning - contains frequent coarse language and adult themes.

Price  $59.95 plus $3.00 postage

For additional details, order form and to watch the trailer go to http://www.melvillecity.com.au/thegathering
Enquiries contact Janet Armarego tel (08) 93640280   janet.armarego@melville.wa.gov.au
or Sandra West  tel (08) 93640644   sandra.west@melville.wa.gov.au

Dovetail are currently working on a set of good practice guides for the youth alcohol and drug sector. The first installment of the guides is available now. A framework for youth alcohol and other drug practice is available free and can be ordered from Dovetail now by any service in Queensland who works with young people and / or alcohol and other drug issues.

Click here to visit Dovetail and download the resources