alcohol
Tax alcohol more and improve health: stakeholders
FARE has called for changes to Australia’s alcohol tax regime, a call which has received support from health stakeholders. The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education says the changes would …
I strongly oppose the idea of hangover IV clinics: supplier
The compounding pharmacist who supplied vitamins and minerals to the iv.me “hydration clinic” says the use of such infusions to treat hangovers is not appropriate, and until media coverage of …
Spend a year alcohol free for kids: Deakin experts
Deakin University health experts are calling on parents to make 2016 an alcohol free year, for their kids. “Parents play a key role in how their kids view alcohol consumption. …
Moderation, not unproven IV treatments, the key: Harvey
Attempts to rid oneself of hangover and other fatigue symptoms by purchasing IV and other cures from pharmacy are not the answer to the problem, Dr Ken Harvey, Adjunct Associate …
Bowls Australia: be a good sport
Bowls Australia has developed a partnership with the Good Sports program to establish healthier, safer and more family-orientated bowls clubs nationwide. It is the largest preventive health program for the community …
#SoberSelfie challenge: new campaign
#SoberSelfie Challenge is urging people not to a drink for a weekend or a fortnight. The #SoberSelfie Challenge, an initiative of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF), says people who participate and enjoy feeling hangover-free should take a photo …
Drug and alcohol roundup: health issues
Recently the fifth IGCD Stakeholder Forum was held in Melbourne. Delegates from around Australia participated in discussions that would shape the policy on how we would manage drug use for …
AMA warns schoolies to take care
The AMA is urging school leavers celebrating Schoolies Week around the country to ensure their celebrations are memorable for all the right reasons, national president Dr Stephen Parnis, says. Schoolies …
Prisoners on parole need help with substance abuse: study
Experts say prisoners on parole with substance and mental illness issues need urgent specialist assistance to prevent them from re-offending. A three-pronged approach of parole system review, tailored substance abuse …
Coffee and alcohol disrupting older Australians’ sleep: survey
Older Australians are drinking so much coffee and alcohol that it’s damaging their already fragile sleep, a new survey has found. A survey of sleep patterns and habits by Sleep …
Stakeholders call for action on alcohol promotion
Federal Members of Parliament from all parties and health groups called for legislation on alcohol promotion after the Alcohol Advertising Review Board 2014-15 Annual Report was released in Canberra today, …
Alcohol in pregnancy causes common disability: FASD
The AMA, Australian FASD Network, NOFASD Australia, and the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education are teaming up to raise awareness about the health dangers of drinking alcohol during pregnancy. …