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    This document provides information about factors that influence drug use. It introduces the Drug Use Triangle, which shows that a person's experience with drugs depends on three factors: the person, the drug, and the environment. The effects and potential harms of drug use result from the combination of these factors, such as a person's age, gender, and mood, as well as characteristics of the drug like purity and amount taken, and environmental influences including social context and supervision. Understanding how these elements interact can help minimize risks for those who choose to use drugs.

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    This document provides information about factors that influence drug use. It introduces the Drug Use Triangle, which shows that a person's experience with drugs depends on three factors: the person, the drug, and the environment. The effects and potential harms of drug use result from the combination of these factors, such as a person's age, gender, and mood, as well as characteristics of the drug like purity and amount taken, and environmental influences including social context and supervision. Understanding how these elements interact can help minimize risks for those who choose to use drugs.

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    D CC Yr 8 Drug Mod 2 It S Not Just The Drug

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    This document provides information about factors that influence drug use. It introduces the Drug Use Triangle, which shows that a person's experience with drugs depends on three factors: the person, the drug, and the environment. The effects and potential harms of drug use result from the combination of these factors, such as a person's age, gender, and mood, as well as characteristics of the drug like purity and amount taken, and environmental influences including social context and supervision. Understanding how these elements interact can help minimize risks for those who choose to use drugs.

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    FAMILY INFORMATION SHEET

    It’s not just the drug


    When a person uses a drug, is their experience only because of the drug they have used? Simple
    answer – No. Drugs affect everyone differently and each person’s experience may be different and
    influenced by multiple factors.
    When setting up open lines of communication to talk with your children about alcohol and other
    drugs, it is important to be aware of individual differences and the factors involved in drug use. The
    information provided on this sheet can help you to have these discussions.
    The Drug Use Triangle shows how the effects and potential harms of drug use rely on the combination
    of three factors – The Person, The Drug and The Environment.

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    alcohol or other drug use
    • Alcohol Think Again www.alcoholthinkagain.com.au

    A RESILIENCE APPROACH TO DRUG EDUCATION


    51 © 2016 Mental Health Commission

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