The Real Deal on Drugs

Paul Dillon

In the 'The Real Deal on Drugs' podcast series Paul Dillon answers the questions he is most regularly asked by students across the country. It is important to remember that the content has been developed with young people in mind and aims to provide them with the information they want to know about alcohol and other drugs.

  1. 13/04/2022

    Episode 10 - RDT/MDT AND YOUNG DRIVERS

    What's the one thing that can cause me to lose my temper when I'm presenting? How does RDT work and what drugs does it test for? How is it different to RBT?

    25 min

  2. 07/04/2022

    Episode 9 - MDMA/ECSTASY: ANSWERING MORE OF YOUR QUESTIONS

    How did I start working on medical teams at dance events? Why do people get depressed in the days after taking MDMA/ecstasy? Why do some people suck on lollipops or chew a lot after taking a pill or cap, and what are the long-term effects of using MDMA?

    20 min

  3. 30/03/2022

    Episode 8 - ALCOHOL - SPIRITS, MIXING DRINKS, AND HANGOVERS

    How you can be misrepresented in media stories Why are spirits regarded as more riskier drinks? Why shouldn't you mix drinks and do certain drinks cause a greater hangover?

    21 min

  4. 23/03/2022

    Episode 7 - ALCOHOL, YOUNG DRIVERS AND RBT

    Why it's laughable that I give advice on driving How does RBT work and how long should an L or P-plater wait before driving after drinking alcohol?

    23 min

  5. 16/03/2022

    Episode 6 - PLANNING A NIGHT OUT:HOW TO STAY AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE

    What do I mean when I talk 'duty of care'? Have I ever had to report something to the police that a student has told me? What can you and your friends do to make sure you have as safe a night as possible when you go out partying?

    24 min

  6. 09/03/2022

    Episode 5 - COCAINE: COCA COLA AND COLLAPSING NOSES

    Different experiences in the AOD field Did Coca Cola actually contain cocaine? Can snorting cocaine cause your nose to collapse and can you tell it's cocaine by rubbing it onto your gums?

    19 min

  7. 02/03/2022

    Episode 4 - CANNABIS: ANSWERING MORE OF YOUR QUESTIONS

    The media, teens and alcohol and other drugs Are bongs a 'safer' way of using cannabis? How long does the drug stay in your system and is able to be detected by testing?

    17 min

  8. 23/02/2022

    Episode 3 - DRINK SPIKING: WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY KNOW ABOUT THIS CRIME?

    The importance of listening to young people and how I respond to 'hate mail' What is 'drink spiking' and what drugs are most likely to be used in this crime? How can you best protect yourself and your friends?

    20 min
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In the 'The Real Deal on Drugs' podcast series Paul Dillon answers the questions he is most regularly asked by students across the country. It is important to remember that the content has been developed with young people in mind and aims to provide them with the information they want to know about alcohol and other drugs.

Information

  • Creator
    Paul Dillon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul Dillon
  • Show Website
    The Real Deal on Drugs