Party Wise - Know The Facts!

1. Use of marijuana does not have mental health risks

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False

Some people experience very unpleasant psychological effects when they use cannabis, like severe anxiety, paranoia or panic. Generally, people who start smoking cannabis when they are teenagers, and smoke heavily, are more likely to experience negative effects. Heavy or frequent use of cannabis may also lead to depression in later life, particularly for women.

Sourced from Youth Beyond Blue: www.youthbeyondblue.com

Explanation

Some people experience very unpleasant psychological effects when they use cannabis, like severe anxiety, paranoia or panic. Generally, people who start smoking cannabis when they are teenagers, and smoke heavily, are more likely to experience negative effects. Heavy or frequent use of cannabis may also lead to depression in later life, particularly for women.

Sourced from Youth Beyond Blue: www.youthbeyondblue.com

2. The DUI offense only applies to people in cars

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False

The DUI offence also applies to people on skateboards and rollerblades, cyclists, riders of animals and drivers of vehicles drawn by animals; offenders are likely to be fined.

Sourced from DASSA: www.dassa.sa.gov.au

Explanation

The DUI offence also applies to people on skateboards and rollerblades, cyclists, riders of animals and drivers of vehicles drawn by animals; offenders are likely to be fined.

Sourced from DASSA: www.dassa.sa.gov.au

3. Police can not charge you for drugs that are not yours

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False

If the police catch you with drugs in your possession – in your pockets, bag or in a place in your house where you can control them, then you may be up for a fine and/or jail term unless you can prove that you didn’t know that there were drugs there.

Sourced from Lawstuff, a legal website for young people: www.lawstuff.org.au

Explanation

If the police catch you with drugs in your possession – in your pockets, bag or in a place in your house where you can control them, then you may be up for a fine and/or jail term unless you can prove that you didn’t know that there were drugs there.

Sourced from Lawstuff, a legal website for young people: www.lawstuff.org.au

4. A shot of tequila and a vodka cruiser have the same amount of alcohol

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False

Both of the above are one standard drink.
A standard drink is any drink containing 10 grams of alcohol. One standard drink always contains the same amount of alcohol regardless of container size or alcohol type, that is beer, wine, or spirit

Sourced from Australian Government Department of Health and Aging: www.health.gov.au

Explanation

Both of the above are one standard drink.
A standard drink is any drink containing 10 grams of alcohol. One standard drink always contains the same amount of alcohol regardless of container size or alcohol type, that is beer, wine, or spirit

Sourced from Australian Government Department of Health and Aging: www.health.gov.au

5. If an ambulance is called for a drug and/or alcohol misuse police will attend

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False

Police will NOT be called to assist ambulance officers unless:
- Ambulance officers believe there is a risk of violence
- Ambulance officers feel there is a threat of danger
- The person requesting an ambulance has requested police presence
- The address has been flagged as a dangerous area
- Another party contact them
- There is a fatality

Sourced from AIVL

Explanation

Police will NOT be called to assist ambulance officers unless:
- Ambulance officers believe there is a risk of violence
- Ambulance officers feel there is a threat of danger
- The person requesting an ambulance has requested police presence
- The address has been flagged as a dangerous area
- Another party contact them
- There is a fatality

Sourced from AIVL

6. As the owner of a premises you are allowed to search backpacks, bags and handbags of guests?

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False

Owners/residents of a property can ask to look in your bag as a condition of granting you entry. You have the right to refuse to consent. However, they have the right to refuse you entry if you refuse.

Explanation

Owners/residents of a property can ask to look in your bag as a condition of granting you entry. You have the right to refuse to consent. However, they have the right to refuse you entry if you refuse.

7. Alcohol makes people more excited than relaxed

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False

Alcohol is a depressant drug. This means that it slows down the activity of the central nervous system and the messages going between the brain and the body. Depressant drugs do not necessarily make a person feel depressed.

Sourced from Australian Drug Foundation: www.druginfo.adf.org.au

Explanation

Alcohol is a depressant drug. This means that it slows down the activity of the central nervous system and the messages going between the brain and the body. Depressant drugs do not necessarily make a person feel depressed.

Sourced from Australian Drug Foundation: www.druginfo.adf.org.au

8. You are not allowed to drink in a public place if you are under the age of 18

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False

The Liquor Licensing Act 1997 sets out laws in relation to minors and alcohol,
Minors can drink alcohol in public places that are neither licensed premises, regulated premises nor dry areas (eg a family barbecue in a public area such as a park) PROVIDED they are in the company of an adult legal guardian or spouse.

Sourced from DASSA: www.dassa.sa.gov.au

Explanation

The Liquor Licensing Act 1997 sets out laws in relation to minors and alcohol,
Minors can drink alcohol in public places that are neither licensed premises, regulated premises nor dry areas (eg a family barbecue in a public area such as a park) PROVIDED they are in the company of an adult legal guardian or spouse.

Sourced from DASSA: www.dassa.sa.gov.au