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Considering the limitations of Indonesian law enforcement agencies and prison capacity, the implementation of the bill is not realistic.
Gen Z is breaking stereotypes, but there are still some worrying trends when it comes to substance abuse.
People with alcohol or substance dependency already struggle to access mental health treatment, covid will only make this worse.
It’s hard to get an accurate picture of how the pandemic has influenced drug use, but initial data suggests treatment services are reporting increased demand.
COVID-19 is not only disrupting services for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and their families, but may also be linked to an increase in rates due to an uptick in alcohol use.
Drinking at “safe” levels was shown to reduce the amount of a person’s total brain tissue.
While many people said they drank more during the pandemic, others actually drank less, mainly because socialising at clubs, pubs and parties wasn’t possible.
Beer was extremely popular in ancient Mesopotamia. Sipped through straws, it differed from today’s beer and was enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
With all the attention focussed on combating the spread of COVID-19 it’s easy to forget the other health challenges that could affect us all.
Overseas evidence suggests cannabis law reform should favour caution and strict enforcement of the new rules.
Interviews reveal why some people drank more during lockdown and others gave up alcohol altogether.
With regular music festivals, people can more easily seek help or advice about drug and alcohol or mental health issues. But with drive-ins we need to be creative to minimise harms.
As well as introducing mandatory pregnancy alcohol warning labels, we need to address the high rates of alcohol use during pregnancy at a societal level.
Continued drug dependence treatment for people locked down in housing estates is important. But people not currently in treatment also need support.
Be careful when returning to the pub. Your alcohol tolerance might’ve changed during lockdown, meaning you could do greater harm to your body.
Lockdown #quarantinis might seem like a way of getting through, but few realise how much drinking can affect the brain.
Until now the search for early evidence of alcohol has fixated on residue analysis.
Women have reported increased drinking at higher levels than men during the coronavirus pandemic. This is likely because their mental health is suffering.
Not just individuals, but the government's too.
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Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne), Curtin University
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Professor of Violence Prevention and Addiction Studies, Deakin University
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Professor, National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
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Senior Lecturer of Addiction, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor of Addiction, University of York
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Visiting Clinical Research Fellow in Old Age Psychiatry, King's College London
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Professor, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Lecturer in Health Psychology, University of Bath
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Associate Professor, Program Leader for Research and Statistical Support Service and Program Leader for Substance Use and Mental Health, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland
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Honorary Clinical Professor, UCL
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Senior Lecturer in History, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor of Hospitality Management, Colorado State University
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Senior Lecturer in Communication, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Public Health, The University of Melbourne
