A perfect storm for spike in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder As alcohol use increases during the pandemic, Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Karin Hammarberg argue the spike is likely – and we need to be ready.
Overdose toll still worse than the road toll: report More than 2000 Australians died from drug overdoses in 2018, according to a report released on International Overdose Awareness Day.
Three new factors added to dementia risk timeline Excessive alcohol consumption, traumatic brain injury and air pollution have been added to existing risk factors.
Is there hidden trauma behind strict drug laws? Dr Hester Wilson raises concerns over the ‘drugs are bad’ mentality, when there is a proven harm-minimisation approach.
Better pregnancy health labels on alcohol a ‘whole-of-community issue’ Healthcare organisations and individuals around Australia are calling for clear and consistent labelling to expand harm-minimisation strategies.
Alcohol and other drugs Hosts Dr Billy Stoupas and Dr Gill Singleton discuss the issue of alcohol and other drugs in the community. They are joined by Melbourne GP Dr Paul Grinzi, who is a lead medical educator at the RACGP
Doctor–patient relationship ‘the best tool’ for AOD harm minimisation newsGP talks to addiction medicine specialist Dr Paul Grinzi about supporting patients experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs.
Mental health ‘most important’ thing for children during COVID-19 Actively screening all children is vital for their mental wellbeing during and after the pandemic, according to a child health expert.
Consistency of alcohol education during pregnancy ‘absolutely crucial’ Reports of women not receiving adequate information about alcohol consumption have prompted experts to ensure transparency across the cycle of care.
People with a dependency a hidden cost of lockdown Some of Australia’s most vulnerable have been at real risk, Dr Hester Wilson writes.