Australian Alcohol Abuse

Australian Alcohol Abuse — A new survey says 12 per cent of Australians drink alcohol simply to get drunk, while 7 per cent consume alcohol just to feel normal.


Driving under the influence of ganja can cause accidents
While no similar research has been done in Jamaica, results from a 2009 Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Survey indicated that the rates of driving under the influence of marijuana had risen over the years, with their national data in 2004 indicating that …
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Triumph from tragedy: How a pilot program is changing the lives of familes
Ms Grant has been paired up with single mum Julie Janson, who originally wanted to be a mentor, but was told she needed help before that happened. “We are really similar. We are both single mums, we've gone through drug and alcohol abuse within our …
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'Lack of action' on harmful use of alcohol in Indigenous communities
Kalacc drew particular attention to the social determinants of harmful alcohol abuse with a focus on suicides. The organisation said the WA state government allocated $ 22.47m towards the clinical and therapeutic treatment of Indigenous people with …
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