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People are seeking help for crystal meth use, but what will they find?

People are seeking help for crystal meth use, but what will they find?

New research has revealed treatment rates for methamphetamine use have more than tripled from 2003–19.


Rural GPs sought for alcohol and drug training

Rural GPs sought for alcohol and drug training

Rural GPs can sometimes find themselves treating difficult alcohol and drug issues without support. Can this training program help?


One in three Australians have gained weight during the pandemic

One in three Australians have gained weight during the pandemic

Australia also led the world in terms of increased alcohol consumption, according to the results from a new Ipsos survey.


Forum aims to help GPs with ‘connecting the disconnected’

Forum aims to help GPs with ‘connecting the disconnected’

The International Medicine in Addiction conference offers a collaborative and educational platform for GPs and GPs in training.


New roadmap for treatment of acute pancreatitis

New roadmap for treatment of acute pancreatitis

Experts hope the research will change the mindset of clinicians to better target treatment strategies.


Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies

Misrepresentation of self-reported drinking and genetic studies

New research investigates whether misreporting and changes in behaviour can prejudice the results of genetic studies on alcohol consumption.


Investment in specialist drug and alcohol treatment

Investment in specialist drug and alcohol treatment

The Victorian Government has announced millions in funding for new residential rehabilitation facilities.


How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines

How GPs can help patients reduce drinking in line with new guidelines

Healthy Australians should drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week, according to new NHMRC guidelines.


Beer intake did not increase during lockdown

Beer intake did not increase during lockdown

Research shows the beverage, disproportionately associated with risky drinking behaviour, was not consumed more at home despite venue closures.


One in eight summer ED presentations relate to alcohol

One in eight summer ED presentations relate to alcohol

A nationwide ‘snapshot’ of emergency departments has laid bare the burden alcohol and methamphetamines place on Australian hospitals.


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