Mental health issues the ‘second wave’ of pandemic A new report suggests many Australians are struggling with isolation and stress due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Why we should care about substance use amid a pandemic Dr Shani Macaulay reflects on how the ongoing coronavirus outbreak may affect people who experience issues with alcohol and other drugs.
‘It’s just too easy’: Underage people able to buy alcohol online Online retailers have made it much easier to access alcohol – and researchers warn there are real dangers.
Listen, assess, encourage, support: Requests for drugs of dependence The RACGP has released a new guide designed to help GPs identify and respond to requests that might be inappropriate.
My patient’s drinking masked a new form of grief after the bushfires What was dragging this patient down? The state of the world, Dr Hester Wilson writes.
‘It’s normal’: Older women and drinking at risky levels Research has found Australian women aged 50–70 are more likely than younger women to consume alcohol at levels exceeding low-risk guidelines.
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.
‘Our society has a drinking problem’: One GP mourns lockout laws While many Sydneysiders celebrate the repeal of laws restricting alcohol consumption in the city, Dr Chris Davis sees it as a step backwards.
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.