Young drinkers more ‘selfie-conscious,’ research suggests
Young Australians are less likely to over-indulge in booze and illicit drugs because they like to keep up appearances in their social media-sphere, according to a […]
Boomer ‘risky’ drinking habits rise
More older Australians are drinking at “risky levels” as the Baby Boomer generation ages, Flinders researchers warn. The rise in problem drinking is coming up against […]
Pressure builds on young tradies
Apprentices in the construction industry are a high risk group for alcohol and other drug-related harm. They were also found to be at high risk of […]
Bongs, booze and baby boomers
Western countries are sitting on a timebomb of health and social issues arising from drug and alcohol overuse among baby boomers – the generation that won’t […]
Australia’s soaring $3bn hangover bill
The cost to Australia’s economy of alcohol and other drug related (AOD) absenteeism has soared from $1.2bn in 2001 to more than $3bn, according to Flinders analysis being published today.
Aussies’ take on alcohol warning labels
Like a book cover, the purpose of a wine label is to attract the buyer’s attention and say something about the characters within the contents.
Kits address connection between alcohol and family violence
Two resource kits aim to improve the ability of alcohol and other drug workers to detect and respond to family and domestic violence.
Society to blame for binge drinking
Peer pressure has long been blamed for binge drinking among teenagers, yet new research reveals it may not be the root of the problem.
Detox diets don’t work, expert says
Detox diets are just another weight loss wonder, says Flinders University’s Head of Human Physiology, Professor Simon Brookes.