Tag: Nicole Lee - article author
From tough love to interventions, what works when a loved one is struggling with addiction?
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There’s some pretty bad advice out there for families impacted by alcohol and other drug use. Some of it not only doesn’t...
Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works
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With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits.
We’ve seen an increased demand for support, suggesting more...
What is drink spiking? How can you know if it’s happened to you, and how can it be prevented?
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Recent media reports suggest drink spiking at pubs and clubs may be on the rise.
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“Drink spiking” is when someone puts alcohol or other...
More Australians back legalising cannabis and 57% support pill testing, national survey shows
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A growing number of Australians support the legalisation of cannabis, while almost three in five back the idea of pill...
Worried about your drinking during lockdown? These 8 signs might indicate a problem
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We’ve seen images of people “panic buying” alcohol since lockdown started in March. Now new data from the advocacy group Foundation for Alcohol Research...
Parents of teens, here’s what you really need to know about MDMA
Just around 3% of teens have used MDMA (ecstasy) in the past year.
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We all want to reduce drug-related harm and ensure...