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Workplace drinking program a stone cold success
A Flinders University program tackling the impact of drinking on Victorian workplaces has reduced incidences of binge drinking and coming […]
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New treatment for alcohol addiction
Alcohol addiction causes almost 3.8% of deaths worldwide but a study led by QUT researchers offers new hope in the form […]
Australia making no progress to prevent obesity, alcohol harm
Australia’s investment in life-saving health promotion programs now lags well behind many other comparable Western countries, public health experts say. […]
Holidays can make you tired
A Victoria University sleep psychologist says a holiday can bring a surprising level of tiredness for some, despite more sleep […]
More than 400 conditions co-occur with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have identified 428 distinct disease conditions that co-occur in people […]
Chronic disease and mental health links ignored
Health services need to be urgently overhauled to treat people with two or more chronic conditions who experience higher rates […]
Hospital admission for drug related poisonings
Poisonings from recreational drug and alcohol use account for 9% of all poisoning-related hospital admissions, says a new University of […]
Alcoholism drug breakthrough in waking up dormant HIV
Disulfiram, a drug used to treat alcoholism, could be a ‘game changer’ in the pursuit of a non-toxic drug capable […]
It’s time to tackle chronic diseases: health leaders unite to challenge Canberra
One of the largest research collaborations ever seen in Australia will aid governments in tackling our rising chronic disease problem. […]
“None for me, thanks”: social impact of changing alcohol habits
Drinking alcohol is a large aspect of Australian culture but what happens when someone decides to stop drinking or cut […]
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