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Alcohol
Alcohol - an overview
Alcohol is a legal but mood-changing drug. Read more about alcohol’s effects on the body, about safe drinking, ‘standard drinks’ and more.
Alcoholism at home
Signs of alcoholism can include secretive drinking, and blacking out after drinking. Drinking too much can impact mental health and relationships.
Binge drinking
Alcohol is so much an accepted part of Australia's social culture that many people are not aware of the dangers of binge drinking.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a name given to a range of conditions. Learn more about FASD and the risks with drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
How alcohol affects your health
Many of us drink alcohol to relax, but drinking too much can affect your health. Learn more here about the effects of alcohol on your body.
Managing your alcohol intake
Know how to drink safely and responsibly using these strategies and tips, as well as links to online tools to help you manage your drinking.
Medicines and alcohol
Some medicines and alcohol don't mix, even over-the-counter ones. Learn about possible complications such as breathing problems and liver damage.
Top 7 tips for safe drinking
Drinking can be fun, let’s be honest. But too much can lead to accidents, embarrassment and health problems. Follow this advice to drink safely.
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Every alcoholic drink increases your risk of cancer - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Recently there has been an explosion of research on the link between alcohol and cancer. We now have strong and consistent evidence that alcohol is a carcinogen.
Read more on Alcohol and Drug Foundation website
LiveLighter - About Alcohol
Alcoholic drinks contain a lot of kilojoules and have no nutritional benefits. To drink fewer kilojoules, cut back or avoid alcohol altogether.
Read more on LiveLighter website
What is a standard drink? - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Different types of alcoholic drinks contain different amounts of pure alcohol. If you’re somebody who chooses to drink alcohol, this can make it tricky to keep track of how much you’re actually drinking.
Read more on Alcohol and Drug Foundation website
Effects of Alcohol, Binge Drinking & Withdrawal Symptoms | Your Room
Alcohol is a legal drug which has many short and long term side effects. Read about the effects of binge drinking, alcohol withdrawal symptoms and more.
Read more on NSW Health website
Should I drink alcohol?
Should I drink alcohol? In Australia, drinking alcohol is generally acceptable and for many people is a normal part of social events
Read more on Diabetes Australia website
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a name given to a range of conditions. Learn more about FASD and the risks with drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Alcohol related dementia | Dementia Australia
What is alcohol related dementia? Alcohol related dementia, as the name suggests, is a form of dementia related to the excessive drinking of alcohol. This affects memory, learning and other mental functions. Korsakoff’s syndrome and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome are particular forms of alcohol related brain injury which may be related to alcohol related dementia.
Read more on Dementia Australia website
Alcohol and pregnancy
Read about the effects of alcohol on your baby and some tips on avoiding it.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe the range of mental and physical effects on the developing unborn baby that are caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Read more on Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder - MyDr.com.au
Drinking alcohol while pregnant or breast feeding can harm your baby. Find out about the features of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and how to prevent it.
Read more on myDr website
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Alcohol Use Disorder in Australia | Ausmed
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the medical diagnosis for prolonged and severe drinking that is causing problems in a person’s life. Alcoholism is the colloquial term for this disorder. It is extremely prevalent and a serious medical issue that can have fatal consequences.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Alcohol withdrawal management | SA Health
Alcohol withdrawal management - appropriate processes for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
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Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal | Ausmed
In the context of withdrawal from drugs and alcohol, it is crucial that the concept of addiction and dependence is first acknowledged. Prolonged or excessive use of a substance can lead to tolerance and physical dependence. This process in itself is complex and depends on many factors.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Home detox – supporting patients to overcome alcohol addiction - Australian Prescriber
Alcohol is the most dangerous addictive drug in the world and kills 15 Australians every day
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
Brief interventions for alcohol and other drug use - Australian Prescriber
Brief interventions essentially include screening and assessment of all patients about their alcohol or other drug use
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
Harm Reduction for Alcohol and Drug Consumption | Ausmed
Harm reduction aims to decrease the risk of negative effects associated with ongoing alcohol and drug use in those who are unable or unwilling to stop. The aim of harm reduction is to prevent harm to both the individual and the greater community as much as possible.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Alcohol and substance use - Orygen, Revolution in Mind
Orygen is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people.
Read more on Orygen website
Medicine Interactions | Ausmed
A medication interaction is defined as a measurable modification (in magnitude and/or duration) of the action of one medicine, by prior or concomitant administration of another substance, including prescription, non-prescription medicines, food, alcohol, cigarette smoking or diagnostic tests.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Wernicke–Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) | Ausmed
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome refers to the condition where both Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) and Korsakoff syndrome (KS) are present in one individual.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Testing for cirrhosis - Australian Prescriber
Modern investigations have reduced the need for liver biopsy in the diagnosis of cirrhosis.
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
