The boom in alcohol consumption (Letters, 3/9) is frightening. The dire consequences of over-indulgence are usually only touched on in terms of how they affect our youth, yet many, many people are seriously affected by the drinking of those who are closest to them. This rarely rates a mention. This came to a head for […]
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The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) hosted the Out of sight, out of mind: Australia’s alcohol guidelines public seminar this month. It has been nearly three years since the release and promotion of the current NHMRC drinking guidelines and according to the research, little has been the impact of the ‘guidelines’ on the
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– Prof John Toumbourou puts the Myths to Bed Assumption One: ‘It’s hypocritical to not let my drink when you were drinking at my age!’ We are a lot better educated these days about he dangers of drinking, just like cigarettes smoking and not wearing seat-belts. We know all those things now are really risky
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