Alcohol Abuse In Australia in the News

Alcohol remains drug of choice as abuse treatment increases
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THE true extent of Australia's battle with the bottle has been revealed in an alarming Federal Government health report, which shows the number of people requiring treatment for alcohol abuse has significantly increased in the past decade. Data …
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Damming the rivers of grog
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(The results of the study will be published in May.) It is a disorder that arises from the damage done to a foetus by a mother's alcohol consumption, usually in the first trimester before the woman may know she is pregnant. In the most severe cases …
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Tackling Alcohol Related Crime and Anti-social Behaviour

The Northern Territory Government today announced the most comprehensive reforms in the Territory’s history to curb alcohol-fuelled violence and crime. Attorney-General and Minister for Alcohol Policy, Delia Lawrie, said a new five-point plan would tackle alcohol abuse and reduce anti social behaviour in the Territory. “Alcohol continues to be involved in 60 per cent of all assaults and 67 per cent of domestic violence assaults which is simply too high, while last year police reported taking people into protective custody 54000 times. “Studies also show that alcohol abuse costs our community a staggering 2 million or 97 for every adult Territorian compared to 4 per adult nationally. “Our Government is saying enough is enough and taking tough action to turn off the tap to problem drinkers in our community who continually commit alcohol fuelled violence and crime. “The reforms will also provide consistency across the Territory and ensure bans on drinking and take away alcohol can be effective anywhere in the Territory.” “The majority of Territorians who responsibly enjoy a drink and don’t get involved in alcohol fuelled crime and violence won’t be affected.” The new proposed reforms include: Banning problem drinkers from purchasing takeaway alcohol Introducing mandatory rehabilitation treatment for problem drinkers Rolling out a new Territory-wide Banned Drinker Register in all take away liquor outlets Replacing the existing Alcohol Court with a Substance Misuse …

 

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