Alcohol
Abuse in childhood tied to rising alcohol use in young people
Around 40% of young people across Australia aged 16 to 24 have experienced multiple types of childhood maltreatment. And, new......
Byron Bay night precinct sparks concern for alcohol-fuelled violence
Byron Bay residents are concerned that a plan to boost the tourism hotspot’s nightlife will lead to an increase in......
A silent ban: rehab ads blocked by Google
Private drug and alcohol rehab centres in Australia are becoming harder to find online after Google decided to ban their......
Student safety precautions for Schoolies
This week Schoolies from across Australia are enjoying with friends their final year of school, with organisations and police present......
Report highlights rising alcohol and drug use in Australians over 50
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation and National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre recently published a research project to better understand......
Harm reduction saves lives: A reminder as Schoolies kicks off across Australia
Schoolies celebrations have kicked off this week around Australia, with more than 11,000 school leavers arriving in Surfers Paradise for......
“Every phone is now a bottle shop”
Research from FARE, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, and The University of Queensland shows how alcohol companies use......
Regional Australians struggling with Addiction and Support Services
Australians living in rural and regional areas are at higher risk of alcohol and drug addiction due to isolation, stress......
Midwives could be Key to Preventing Alcohol & Drug use in Pregnant Women
An initiative in South Australia is exploring the role midwives can play in promoting public health measures, supporting pregnant women......
The recovery program supporting teens affected by alcohol abuse
August is Alateen awareness month across Australia. Alateen is the adolescent recovery program offered by Al-Anon, a worldwide mutual support......