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Asking for help when you first suspect you have an alcohol or drug problem is important. If you think you have an addiction, speak to your local doctor or phone DirectLine...
There’s no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. It’s safest to not drink at all during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, and while breastfeeding...
Alcohol is Australia’s most widely used social drug, but it can cause significant harm to people and society, especially when consumed in excess. To control the effects of alcohol on...
While the relationship between alcohol consumption and obesity remains unclear, there are good reasons to think that alcohol may play a role...
The size of a standard drink can vary according to the type of alcohol...
How alcohol affects your body Many Australians enjoy a drink. In fact, alcohol is Australia’s most widely used social drug. Like all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke...
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue...
The World Health Organization recommends that pregnant women should avoid alcohol...
Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors...
Dual diagnosis means someone has both a mental illness and a substance use problem...
Don't give up if your plan doesn't work the first time...
Youth Central journalist Soren Frederiksen asks young people what they think is the limit for safe drinking and comes up with some interesting results...
Saying no can be hard. There are things you can do to make it easier...
It is important to create a safe environment at parties so that everyone can have fun. Staying safe means avoiding injury or assault, not hurting anyone else, and not ruining an event or...
There are some simple things you can do to stay safe when drinking...
Slipping alcohol or drugs into a friend's drink as a joke is against the law...
Keep track of your drinking habits ... 10 tips to cut down on alcohol...
Experts say the key to living well into our 80s and 90s is making a commitment to live healthily. Check out these simple ideas and embrace your senior years!...
New Year's resolutions and how to stick to them...
Counsellors, doctors and other healthcare professionals can help if you have a problem with alcohol or drugs...
If you are worried about your alcohol or drug use or, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for counselling, information and referral, or speak with your local doctor...
Anyone who is struggling with a personal concern can seek help from a counsellor...
Talking with your doctor or healthcare professional is an important step in getting care for issues of drug or alcohol addiction or dependence...
Alcohol is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population...
Most women take a drug of some kind during pregnancy, sometimes without realising the potential for harm...
There is no golden rule for how many drinks will take you over the legal limit for driving...
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