The risks and harms associated with drinking alcohol have been systematically evaluated over the years and are well documented. The World Health Organization has now published a statement in The Lancet Public Health: when it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health. It is the alcohol that causes […]
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Victoria, thus far, is the only State that has moved to create licenses for the ‘online sales and delivery’ sector, which is essentially unregulated nationally. Liquor Control Victoria have released Responsible Alcohol Advertising and Promotion Guidelines for the alcohol industry in Victoria. This is a start, but much more needs to be done in all states. The
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Knowledge, attitudes, and support for change NOVEMBER 2023
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The harmful use of alcohol worldwide accounted for an estimated 3 million deaths in 2016.1 The main alcohol-attributed causes of death include liver cirrhosis, cardiovascular disease (CVD), some cancers (eg, mouth and throat, oesophagus, and liver), tuberculosis, pneumonia, alcohol use disorders, and injuries Higher alcohol intake increased the risks of death overall and from major diseases
We all want our families and communities to be healthy and safe, but right now far too many families and communities are experiencing harm from alcohol. Alcohol-induced deaths are at their highest rate in a decade,i and there are increases in people being hospitalised and seeking treatment for alcohol use.ii There is strong evidence that
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Alcohol companies are misleading people with ‘low sugar’ labels. A nationally representative poll exposed how alcohol companies use deceptive labels to hinder people’s recognition about the health risks of their own products. The number of people who understood that alcohol is unhealthy fell from 48% to 40% when a “low carb” claim was added, and
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“Sustained abstinence from alcohol after treatment for alcohol use disorder is associated with substantial recovery of neural and non-neural tissue that contributes to the thickness of the human cortex.” A recent scientific study has unveiled promising news for individuals recovering from alcohol abuse. Researchers discovered that the brains of those who abstained from alcohol for
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Under critical reform coming into effect from 7 November 2023 being intoxicated in public will be treated as a health issue, not a crime. To ensure people who are intoxicated in public can access culturally appropriate and effective supports that prioritise their health, safety and wellbeing, a new evidence-driven, health-based service model will replace the
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Alcohol Use: Cutting Back or Quitting May Reverse Brain Shrinkage A study has found that quitting or cutting back on drinking can improve brain health. Those who reduced their drinking to a low-risk level had less brain shrinkage. The authors suggest that cutting back may be a more doable goal for people with AUD. Some
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Alcohol taxation is one of the most cost-effective interventions for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030, a new expert study shows. Alcohol as an obstacle to health and development for all is also included in the SDGs. Movendi International’s analysis shows that alcohol harm impedes progress in at least 14 of 17 SDGs. The new
