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Energy Drinks and Caffeine Toxicity

RESEARCHERS have found that a growing number of people are reporting toxicity from energy drinks in Australia, especially … Read More »

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Mixed Outcome on Alcohol Labelling for Pregnancy

The proposed pregnancy warning labels are inadequate. The pregnancy warning labels should be: Mandatory, so that the label … Read More »

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Drugs and teens: who’s been up to what in the last week?

Here is a snapshot of the lives of many teenagers in the last week and what they  have … Read More »

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Hotels Drive Female Binge Drinking for Profit

Binge drinking is a major health and safety issue affecting Australian young people, particularly females, this story is a clear … Read More »

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Schoolies: booze, fights and risky sex are the only option available to young people

A recent study on schoolies behaviour patterns confirms general perceptions about what young people do during the week … Read More »

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Women suffer faster alcohol abuse damage | The Australian

It’s well known that alcohol consumption, especially excessive consumption, predisposes to mental illness. It’s also known that women are … Read More »

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Alcohol causes cancer: new data!

A study has suggested that women who frequently drink are up to 30% more at risk of developing … Read More »

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Girl’s binge drinking is putting them at risk

10% of teenagers are putting they health at risk by binge drinking 10% of teenagers binge drink once … Read More »

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Ban beer and bring down crime rates

Banning beer would be the most efficient way to bring down Australia’s murder rate, a recent study Population … Read More »

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World FASD Day: Babies born with alcohol cravings

FASD can cause ADHD, autism and other neurological conditions. This year World FASD Day is on September 9th … Read More »

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