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Does DrinkWise have the welfare of our young at heart?

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Leading health organisations have criticised the alcohol industry’s DrinkWise organisation for involving young people in what appears to … Read More »

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What are the real drinking habits of young people?

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A survey of 16-17 year old WA school students found: 43.3% reported ‘One of the main reasons I … Read More »

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When life doesn’t imitate art: Charlie Sheen

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Warner Bros. Television and CBS produce the highest grossing sitcom on TV in America. Two and a Half … Read More »

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The youth of yesterday enjoy the Ecstasy of today

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3 out of 10 people in their 30s and 40s who previously tried ecstasy have used it in … Read More »

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Tips for telling if someone you know is doing drugs

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If you suspect that someone you know or love is taking drugs then there are some signs and … Read More »

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Net Savvy: Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP)

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Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP) The Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP) is run out of the Faculty of … Read More »

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Government committed to changing Australia’s drinking culture by taking alcohol out of sports

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As part of its commitment to changing Australia’s drinking culture, the Government is implementing the National Binge Drinking … Read More »

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Alcohol consumption up and connected to increased social and health harms

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75% of adult Australians adversely affected by someone else’s drinking. A recent study published online by The Medical … Read More »

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Schoolies week: reassuring advice on how to negotiate the course

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Paul Dillon, author of Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs and Generation Next speaker has some practical advice for parents … Read More »

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Net Savvy: Addiction

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The Addiction website is supported by the Society for the Study of Addiction to Alcohol and other Drugs, which … Read More »

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