More than 2m Australian middle-aged men drinking at risky levels
The first national in-depth study to examine alcohol use among Australian middle-aged men has found more than two million are drinking at levels that put their […]
The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction
Would you feel comfortable talking to your boss if you had a problem with alcohol or other drugs?
For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that’s a problem. A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear […]
Work hard, play hard?
As Australians return to work after the holidays, many will be reflecting on their health and wellbeing goals for the year ahead. New research led by […]
Sip smart this festive season
Almost half of Australian teenagers who drink alcohol say they get it from their parents, prompting fresh warnings from researchers as families prepare for Christmas and […]
Parents surveyed on underage drinking
New research led by Flinders University is expanding the understanding of parents’ attitudes towards supplying alcohol to their underage children. Published in the Health Promotion International […]
Risky drinking even riskier for women
A concerning number of Australian women are drinking at dangerous levels despite knowing that it is likely to be causing them harm, warn Flinders University researchers. […]
Proceed with caution–the meteoric rise of 0% alcohol drinks
New research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are feeling conflicted, confused and concerned when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts and adolescents. […]
Are parents accidental alcohol ‘influencers’?
Experts are warning parents to think twice before supplying alcohol to underage children and to be mindful of their own drinking patterns in front of their […]
Drug and alcohol workforce committed but under pressure
An Australian Government-commissioned report on workers in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) support sector has observed a highly committed workforce operating under significant pressure. The […]