The Story Behind the Stereotype

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Summary: This community resource and discussion guide has been designed to complement segments from the SBS series Struggle Street (Season 2), produced by KEO Films Australia. It highlights some of the challenges and misconceptions around the drug crystal methamphetamine ('ice') and people who use ice in Australia. It addresses commonly asked questions about ice, ice and recovery.

It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the material in the discussion guide and then watch the video resource titled “The Story Behind the Stereotype: The Facts and Realities of Ice Dependence and Recovery”.

Please be aware that the content addresses some very complex issues and sensitive themes including; drug use, homelessness and poverty. The resource has not been designed to use with children under the age of 15. For evidence-based information for school-aged children, parents and teachers about alcohol and other drugs, please visit Positive Choices.

Developers: This resource was developed by researchers at the National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use (now the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney) and the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales in partnership with SBS Australia.

Year: 2018

Cost: Free

Evidence base: This resource has undergone expert review. Refer to the discussion guide for full reference list.