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Follow the links below to find information on alcohol abuse.
Reviewed April 2008
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Alcohol and Young People
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Drink Driving
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Treating Alcohol Problems
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Indigenous alcohol misuse
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in addressing alcohol misuse within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will also find a yarning place that provides electronic services to encourage information-sharing and collaboration.
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Nov 2008
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Alcohol - it can affect your life
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What is alcohol? Alcohol is a drug (a chemical that has an effect on the body, and is not a food). There are different kinds of alcohol. The kind that people drink is called ethyl alcohol. This is made by fermenting different things with yeast and water.
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Nov 2008
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Alcoholism
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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This article focuses on screening, diagnosis, and alcohol rehab treatment and discusses new research findings on the natural history and heritability of alcoholism.
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The link between chronic disease and lifestyle
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The relationship between lifestyle risk factors and some specific chronic diseases and conditions.
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Oct 2008
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Alcohol
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Here you will find answers to some frequently asked questions relating to Alcohol
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Sep 2008
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Coping with alcohol in the home
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In many homes alcohol is a part of the lives of families. Dad or mum may have a beer or wine or other drink when they get home from work. Adults may have a glass of wine with a special meal or when friends come round.
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Jun 2008
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Women and alcohol: to drink or not to drink
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women of all ages are drinking alcohol at levels harmful to their health. What is the best appraoch to drinking?
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May 2008
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Preventative Health Taskforce
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Taskforce will provide evidence-based advice to governments and health providers on preventative health programs and strategies, focusing on the burden of chronic disease currently caused by obesity, tobacco and the excessive consumption of alcohol.
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May 2008
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Alcohol
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information on government initiatives to minimise the harmful effects of alcohol use in Australian society.
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May 2008
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Media release. New health taskforce on prevention - tobacco, alcohol and obesity priorities
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government announced on 9 April the establishment of a new National Preventative Health Taskforce made up of health experts from around Australia. The taskforce will develop strategies to tackle the health challenges caused by tobacco, alcohol and obesity, as well as producing a National Preventative Health Strategy by June 2009.
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Apr 2008
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Helping a friend with a drinking problem
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inspire foundation
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It may be difficult to know what to do if you are worried about someone's alcohol use. This fact sheet contains a few tips for what you can do if you suspect your friend has a drinking problem.
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Feb 2008
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The right mix
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Your health and alcohol... - find the right mix. Information and services for the Veteran Community.
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Aug 2007
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Death - reduce the risk of early death
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Better Health Channel
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The 2001 update of the Victorian Burden of Disease Study identified the most common causes of illness among Victorians. Many of these diseases and deaths can be prevented. Preventing smoking, high blood cholesterol, obesity, and physical inactivity reduce your risk of disease and early death.
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Jul 2007
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Managing peer pressure to drink
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inspire foundation
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It is not uncommon to want to be part of a group and feel like you belong. Staying with non-alcoholic drinks and resisting the pressure to drink a lot can take self-confidence and determination. Here are a few simple things you can do to make sticking to your decision easier.
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Jul 2007
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Alcohol: how much is too much?
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myDr
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Too much alcohol can be bad for you. Find out the recommended limits for men and for women, and for other groups of people such as under 18s, 18-25 year olds, seniors and pregnant women.
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May 2007
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Effectiveness of brief alcohol interventions in primary care populations
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Excessive drinking contributes significantly to social problems, physical and psychological illness, injury and death. Hidden effects include increased levels of violence, accidents and suicide. Most alcohol-related harm is caused by excessive drinkers ...
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Feb 2007
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Drug and Alcohol Services
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about drug and alcohol services, including treatment services for addiction.
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Jan 2007
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Alcohol: are you drinking too much?
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myDr
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Are you drinking too much alcohol? Check your intake with recommended Australian levels.
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Sep 2006
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Alcohol: long-term effects
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myDr
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Read about the effects long-term use of alcohol has on your body.
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Sep 2006
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