Being married to an addict can feel challenging, chaotic and overwhelming, and it can be difficult for spouses of addicts to determine the right course of action. Learn about addiction in relationships, and your best options for dealing with it head-on. Sharelines...
Binge drinking, a favourite Australian pastime, is obviously bad for physical health. But did you know it also has a pronounced impact on mental health? Here we discuss mental health concerns related to binge drinking and who is the most at risk. Australia’s Binge...
Are Sydney’s lockout laws really the solution to curbing alcohol-fuelled violence and other alcohol-related dangers? Get the rundown on the new laws and how alcohol addiction can be stopped. The Laws New lockout laws are being enforced in the Sydney CBD Entertainment...
With an average of 15 alcohol-related deaths in Australia each day, see how Australia’s drinking culture needs to be reformed. Australia is well-known around the world for its drinking culture, and alcohol consumption has become a part of everyday life within the...
Current studies reveal that alcohol abuse is responsible for harming one million Australian children – and they are only the ones that we have been made aware about. How much harm does alcohol really do? Australians can no longer hide from the facts: alcohol abuse is...
AA’s 12 Steps are widely criticised, but a new study proves that participation in the "Steps" and its systems increase chances of long-term sobriety by over 200%! Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been helping millions of people get and stay sober since the 12 Steps, and...
What if there were a medication that could significantly aid alcoholics in their recovery? Recently there has been renewed attention given to two such medications. A New York Times article reported that naltrexone and acamprosate can be used to reduce cravings for...
Binge drinking is socially acceptable in many countries around the world. However, new research shows that even one session of binge drinking can have serious negative health effects. New research suggests that just a single episode of binge drinking contributes to...
If you are an addict, will your children and loved ones suffer from addiction as well? Both genetics and environmental factors play a part in addiction. How is your family affected? Addiction researchers now have strong evidence for the genetic basis of addiction....
Are you in a management position? Do you think that one of your employees might have an addiction problem? Find out what to do about it here. What can employers do when their employees have a substance or alcohol addiction? Addiction does not only affect personal...
