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Some 17,000 people told us exactly how much they drank, smoked and used illicit drugs. Here’s a unique snapshot of Australians’ vices.
Teen drinking has not declined in the years since China banned underage drinking. Better enforcement and changes in attitudes to alcohol are needed.
The study found that people were more likely to binge drink on the days they were in a good mood.
Cutting down on alcohol consumption before pregnancy can benefit the health of both men, women and their baby.
Students who play sport drink more heavily and frequently than other students.
New research suggests senior athletes use binge drinking culture to display dominance over novices.
The number of deaths related to alcohol use in the US grew by a staggering 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adolescent alcohol consumption is driven by several factors such as the availability of alcohol and social norms.
Researchers have identified four main reasons young people in high-income countries are drinking less.
Cancelling campus events won’t address the potential harms of binge drinking this fall. Universities must plan additional activities to curb risky alcohol use and promote student wellness.
The growing popularity of #winemom and its portrayal on social media. Is it humour and empowerment or binge drinking and mental health challenges?
Opponents to South Africa’s Bill restricting alcohol advertising claimed it would unjustifiably violate human rights, such as freedom of expression, and consumers’ rights to information.
Australia lacks standalone hazing legislation that clearly makes it the responsibility of universities, but courts here and overseas are increasingly likely to find them liable for the harm done.
Shifts in how alcohol is viewed by young people shows that excessive drinking doesn’t have to be the default way of socialising.
The holidays are not solely about religious observations or societal celebrations, as alcohol has established itself in the festivities. But how much is too much? An addiction specialist examines.
One in six US adults binge drinks, consuming about seven drinks per binge. A new study can predict which mice are hardwired to binge drink. Is it possible to do the same for humans?
Providing support and treatment might help reduce harmful drinking behaviours in seniors.
New research suggests the partners of UK military personnel may experience greater levels of depression and binge-drinking compared to women in the general population.
Even after ‘Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence’ policies took effect in 2016, Queenslanders still drink more heavily on nights out. Reported levels of aggression are higher than in other states too.
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Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Florida
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Associate Professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
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Professor, National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
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Senior Researcher, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Professor of Alcohol Policy, Sheffield Alcohol Research Group, University of Sheffield
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Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Professor of Forensic Cyberpsychology, University of East London
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Head of Economics, University of Essex
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Director, Master of Business Administration Program (MBA); Co-Director, Better Consumption Lab, Deakin University, Deakin University
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Professor of History, University of Warwick
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Professor / Lead Substance use research group, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor of Lifecourse Epidemiology, UCL
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Honorary Fellow, Department of Health Sciences, University of York
