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Alcohol consumption mostly steady in Australia

Alcohol consumption mostly steady in Australia

New ABS figures show a halt in the long-term decline of alcohol consumption and a slight rise in the drinking of harder alcohol.


Breaking down healthcare barriers for vulnerable populations

Breaking down healthcare barriers for vulnerable populations

Specialist services are helping to address accessibility issues for the community’s most vulnerable.


Alcohol tops study ranking drug harms in Australia

Alcohol tops study ranking drug harms in Australia

The news will likely come as little surprise to GPs.


Australians consuming less alcohol, but millions drink to get drunk

Australians consuming less alcohol, but millions drink to get drunk

New data on Australia’s drinking habits shows lack of clarity on what constitutes ‘responsible drinking’.


Shifting areas of need in treatment for alcohol and other drugs

Shifting areas of need in treatment for alcohol and other drugs

Alcohol remains the most common drug for which people seek treatment, but that is declining as treatment for amphetamines and cocaine skyrockets.


High rates of drug and alcohol abuse in rural areas: Report

High rates of drug and alcohol abuse in rural areas: Report

Australians in rural and remote areas are more likely to access drug treatments, despite often having to travel more than an hour to receive them.


‘The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’: GP-led alcohol detox

‘The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done’: GP-led alcohol detox

Dr Chris Davis talks about his model of GP-led home detox for mild-to-moderate alcohol dependency, and his hopes for its wider adoption in Australia.


Dozens more ‘action teams’ to tackle drug and alcohol issues

Dozens more ‘action teams’ to tackle drug and alcohol issues

More than 70 local drug action teams will be deployed in an attempt to address the harms caused by drug and alcohol misuse.


What is the most common drug of dependence GPs face?

What is the most common drug of dependence GPs face?

Despite the intense focus on methamphetamine or party drugs, alcohol is the biggest dependency GPs face in day-to-day practice.


Up to a quarter of ED presentations are alcohol-related: Report

Up to a quarter of ED presentations are alcohol-related: Report

‘Emergency departments are becoming like pubs’: One in four weekend emergency department presentations at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne occurred following alcohol consumption.


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