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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The impact of a pharmacist on post-take ward round prescribing and medication appropriateness Clinical pharmacist participation …
Minister challenged on pharmacist naloxone role
The Health Minister has announced a commitment of $7.2 million to pilot a take-home naloxone program in Australia – but there’s no mention of pharmacy …
A snapshot of drug use
Alcohol and nicotine remain the most-consumed licit drugs in Australia, while methylamphetamine is still the most-used illicit drug, new data show The Australian Criminal Intelligence …
Cancelled after inappropriate relationship
A psychologist has had his registration cancelled after he entered into a relationship with a patient and gave him gifts including cigarettes, alcohol and a …
More baby boomers drinking at risky levels
With rising prevalence of risky drinking – and reports of people using alcohol as a replacement for OTC codeine – could pharmacists play a role …
Clinical tips: overindulgence
As the silly season begins, Louis Roller takes a look at navigating the pitfalls of overindulgence Overindulgence: to allow yourself to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink: …
Risky mixing harms ignored
Many thousands of young Australians are mixing alcohol with caffeine-laden energy drinks with little regard for the potential dangers, according to new research Around 40% …
Are Aussies drinking too much?
According to a WHO report, Australians are drinking at levels much higher than the global average and outside low-risk recommendations – especially men and boys …
Clinical tips: substance abuse disorder
Substance abuse disorder isn’t just about opioids or illicit drugs, writes Karalyn Huxhagen When we think of substances that are abused we mainly consider illicit …
Expensive pizza for pharmacist under the influence
A pharmacist has had his driver’s licence suspended after he crashed his car into three parked vehicles while more than four times the blood alcohol …
Considering the future
Why telling people they could get sick in the future won’t persuade them to be healthy now Eating a delicious doughnut now seems more rewarding …
Booze risk for pain sufferers
People who have been overusing codeine may switch to alcohol misuse after Thursday’s upschedule, one expert warns And it’s likely to be those overusing codeine …