Australians spend estimated $11.3 billion a year on drugs: Report The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program found alcohol and nicotine are the most consumed drugs, with methylamphetamine the top illicit drug.
Stepped-care approach for infant reflux In the third of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently added intervention.
NSW rejects five key drug recommendations The independent ice inquiry has prompted further focus on drug use as a health issue rather than a legal one.
Remaining active best outcome for low back pain In the second of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently updated intervention.
Using probiotics to reduce risk of diarrhoea when taking antibiotics In the first of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently added intervention.
Updated resource for non-drug interventions The HANDI site remains a valuable resource for evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions for common conditions in general practice.
Self-reporting and close monitoring of alcohol use for older patients Older people may be unaware of the potential risks when combining alcohol and commonly prescribed medications, according to new study findings.
Alcohol use stable, decline in smoking rates: AIHW A new report shows alcohol and cannabis use is steady, while smoking rates are falling.
Health, social and economic: The impacts of alcohol and other drugs The most up-to-date information on alcohol, tobacco and other drug use in Australia has been released.
Calls to list drug-resistant fungus as a notifiable disease Candida auris is persistent, deadly, and may be fuelled by climate change.