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Alcohol harm prevention VicHealth

(2 days ago) WEBMost people agree that overall, Victorians drink too much alcohol (FARE 2019). This causes a range of preventable diseases including cancer, stroke and liver cirrhosis, along with the injury and violence experienced …

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-harm-from-alcohol

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Alcohol use health.vic.gov.au

(Just Now) Prevalence of Alcohol ConsumptionHarm Caused by AlcoholResponding to Alcohol HarmsFind Out MoreReferencesIn Victoria, a third of people presenting to our specialist alcohol and other drug treatment system list alcohol as their primary drug of concern (Turning Point 2017c). Harms caused by excessive alcohol consumption are not limited to alcohol dependence. For example, anywhere between 2,182 and 6,620 cases of cancer (or 1.9–5.8 per cent of all cancerSee more on health.vic.gov.auPeople also askWhat is the legal blood alcohol limit in Victoria?According to the Transport Accident Commission around 1 in 5 drivers and riders killed each year in Victoria had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the legal limit of 0.05. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for fully licensed drivers in Victoria, and all other states and territories, is 0.05.Alcohol and the law - Better Health Channelbetterhealth.vic.gov.auWhat are the health risks of drinking alcohol for 12 hours or more per day?Dr. Anet Varghese

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/your-health-report-of-the-chief-health-officer-victoria-2018/burden-of-disease/alcohol-use

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Alcohol facts - Better Health Channel

(4 days ago) WEBThe health effects of alcohol consumption can vary depending on your age, size, weight, current health and other risk factors. Binge drinking is a problem among younger age groups, but anyone who drinks heavily on a frequent basis, or drinks too much in one session is at risk of both immediate and long-term alcohol-related harm.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/alcohol

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Alcohol - vichealth.vic.gov.au

(8 days ago) WEBThis apparent paradox between alcohol consumption and alcohol-caused chronic disease means that alcohol consumption alone cannot explain why the most disadvantaged groups experience a greater disease burden (Roche et al. 2015). Other health equity factors are at play. We are committed to reducing alcohol-related health …

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Alcohol-Strategy-2019.pdf

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Alcohol and drug research and data - Health.vic

(6 days ago) WEBThe Victorian Government funds a range of research into alcohol and other drugs issues. The programs provide data about attitudes, pattern of usage and alcohol and drug-related harm across Victoria. AODstats provides the most up-to-date data about harms related to alcohol, illicit and pharmaceutical drug use in Victoria.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/aod-policy-research-legislation/alcohol-and-drug-research-and-data

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VicHealth Alcohol Strategy 2019–2023 VicHealth

(Just Now) WEBVicHealth’s Action Agenda 2019–2023 reaffirms the 10-year goal of 200,000 more Victorians drinking less alcohol by 2023. Download the VicHealth Alcohol Strategy 2019–2023 (PDF, 142 KB) Download a Plain English version of this document (DOCX, 124 KB). Since 2013, VicHealth has worked with our partners in state and local government, …

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-alcohol-strategy-2019-2023

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Alcohol and the law - Better Health Channel

(6 days ago) WEBVictoria's alcohol laws aim to minimise harm, protect the community and deter people from risky behaviour due to alcohol use. Penalties include fines, loss of licence and imprisonment.,Laws include being drunk in public, barring problem people, underage drinking, buying alcohol, liquor licensing and drink driving. ,All about Victoria's drink …

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Alcohol-and-the-law

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Preventing harm 04 from alcohol - vichealth.vic.gov.au

(4 days ago) WEBdeath in Victoria.1 The negative impacts of alcohol on individual Victorians, their families and the broader community is estimated to cost $4.3 billion every year.2 Alcohol-related harm is a significant preventable health issue in Victoria. Each day, alcohol causes 15 deaths and hospitalises 430 Australians. This equates to 5,554 deaths and

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Alcohol.pdf

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Alcohol - Better Health Channel

(7 days ago) WEBAlcohol. Alcohol is a drug that affects people in different ways. Heavy drinkers, ‘binge drinkers’ and very young drinkers are particularly at risk of serious health, personal and social problems. Treatment and support are available. Dual diagnosis means someone has both a mental illness and a substance use problem.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/healthyliving/alcohol

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Drinking-related lifestyle influences on Victorians’ …

(5 days ago) WEBwith excessive alcohol consumption, both at a personal and societal level, have become a central focus of governments . Victorian culture has a high tolerance for alcohol consumption and an acceptance of heavy drinking across an extensive range of social contexts. D rinking is inextricably linked with the cultural and

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/RMIT-DRL_Quantitative-Report.pdf

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How alcohol affects your body - Better Health Channel

(6 days ago) WEBLike all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink heavily every day or in binges. Potential short-term effects of alcohol include hangover and alcohol poisoning, as well as falls and accidents, conflict, lowered inhibitions and risky behaviours. Long-term alcohol consumption contributes to more than 200 different types of

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/How-alcohol-affects-your-body

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Drinking-related lifestyles: exploring the role of alcohol in

(4 days ago) WEB3.5 Influence of family and friends. Family and friends have a significant impact on attitudes towards alcohol and on drinking behaviour. For many, it is with family that they are first exposed to drinking and its effects, and for some it is within the family context they themselves first consume alcohol.

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/RMIT-DRL_Qualitative-Report.pdf

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Reducing harm from alcohol Local government action guide

(1 days ago) WEBneeded for good health, that is, the natural, built and social environments in which we live, learn, work and play.1 They have a major role in supporting the objectives of the Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 by protecting, improving and promoting public health. 2 Although major alcohol control policies are typically the

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Alcohol-LGA-Action-Guide.pdf

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VicHealth Alcohol Strategy - vichealth.vic.gov.au

(1 days ago) WEBA 2016 analysis (Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education & Centre for Alcohol Policy Research 2016) suggests that the overall decline in alcohol consumption is masking heavy drinking among particular groups. Only 20 per cent of all Australians (3.8 million people) account for 74.2 per cent of all the alcohol consumed nationally each year.

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/VicHealth-Alcohol-Strategy-2016-19.pdf

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Alcohol consumption, 2022 Australian Bureau of Statistics

(3 days ago) WEBKey statistics. More than one in four (26.8%) adults exceeded the Australian Adult Alcohol Guideline in 2022. Males were more likely than females to exceed the guideline (35.8% compared to 18.1%) More than one in three (36.1%) young adults aged 18–24 years exceeded the guideline. These statistics form part of the National Health Survey 2022.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/alcohol-consumption/latest-release

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Public intoxication reform health.vic.gov.au

(4 days ago) WEBVictoria’s current public intoxication laws have had an unacceptable and disproportionate impact on the state’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, which is why from 7 November 2023, being intoxicated in public will no longer be a criminal offence. This reform responds to extensive Aboriginal community advocacy and action and

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-and-drugs/public-intoxication-reform

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Australia's health tracker by area: Alcohol report Victoria University

(2 days ago) WEBThe Australia's Health Tracker by Area: Alcohol Report (PDF, 1.34 MB) explores drinking behaviours in different parts of Australia. Alcohol & health. High levels of alcohol consumption are linked to major chronic diseases including: cancer, heart disease and stroke. Alcohol is also a cause of cancer and consumption at any level increases …

https://www.vu.edu.au/mitchell-institute/australian-health-tracker-series/australias-health-tracker-by-area-alcohol-report

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How Well Do Canada's Alcohol Policies Support Public Health?

(8 days ago) WEBNotably, the research team pointed out the low scores for policies that make a big difference in consumer behavior — with Canada's low federal alcohol taxes, lack of mandatory health warnings or

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-well-do-canadas-alcohol-policies-support-public-health-2024a10009yq

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Australians are drinking less alcohol but rich people drink the most

(7 days ago) WEBIn short: Wealthy Australians drink more alcohol than their lower socio-economic counterparts, wastewater analysis has shown. The data shows that alcohol consumption has fallen nearly 30 per cent

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-20/wealthy-australians-drink-more-alcohol/103861146

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Alcohol & other drugs - Health.vic

(9 days ago) WEBAlcohol & other drugs. Each year, Victoria's alcohol and drug treatment and support system helps around 40,000 Victorians who are dependent on alcohol or other drugs. A broad spectrum of community-based and residential treatment options are provided by a skilled and dedicated workforce that is committed to delivering excellent …

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-other-drugs

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Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)

(3 days ago) WEBOur 10 year strategy. We're reshaping systems together for a healthier, fairer Victoria. Working towards a healthier, fairer Victoria. From research and policy to health promotion partnerships, programs and social marketing campaigns, we aim to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and wellbeing.

https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/

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#Bartender: portrayals of popular alcohol - BMC Public Health

(7 days ago) WEBAlcohol consumption is a public health concern, particularly among young people. High alcohol consumption increases drunk driving, physical altercations, sexual assault, and the use of illicit drugs, and also has detrimental effects on brain development, neuropsychological performance and increases the risk of becoming alcohol dependent …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-18571-1

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources - Alcohol and Drug

(Just Now) WEBA suite of alcohol and other drug (AOD) resources to assist stakeholders working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This initiative has been funded by the Victorian Health Department as part of the Information Services Program. Resources include information on alcohol and drug treatment services, drug facts, …

https://adf.org.au/resources/indigenous-resources/

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Alcohol guide: Risks, benefits and effect on the brain

(Just Now) WEBIn 2022, a study from scientists at Oxford Population Health indicated that alcohol is a direct cause of cancers in the head, neck, oesophagus, liver, colon and breast. Previous research has also

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/diet/alcohol/alcohol-risks-benefits-and-safe-consumption/

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Cannabis Tops Alcohol as Americans’ Daily Drug of Choice

(2 days ago) WEBFor the first time on record, cannabis has outpaced alcohol as the daily drug of choice for Americans. In 2022 there were 17.7 million people who reported using cannabis either every day or nearly

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/23/well/mind/marijuana-cannabis-alcohol-study.html

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Wastewater reveals socioeconomic link to alcohol consumption

(Just Now) WEB“We used wastewater analysis to assess long-term trends in alcohol consumption based on community socioeconomic status and remoteness,” Dr Tscharke said. “We found alcohol consumption is more prominent in regional communities and areas with higher socioeconomic status, which includes higher levels of education, …

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/05/wastewater-reveals-socioeconomic-link-alcohol-consumption

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Substance Abuse Overview 2019 Bergen County - The Official …

(5 days ago) WEBPO BOX 362 TRENTON, NJ 08625. October 2020. The statewideSubstance Abuse Overviewprovides statistics on substance abuse treatment in New Jersey for calendar year 2019. In 2019, there were 98,628 treatment admissions and 96,482 discharges reported to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/publications/statistical/Substance%20Abuse%20Overview/2019/Ber.pdf

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Alcohol’s Impact on Blood Pressure: What You Should Know - AARP

(8 days ago) WEBExperts have known for a while that heavy drinking — meaning eight or more drinks per week for women and 15-plus per week for men — raises your risk for high blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension).When blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your arteries, is consistently high, that ups your risk for heart attack, stroke and …

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2024/does-alcohol-raise-blood-pressure.html

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Iowans' alcohol use cited as possible factor in high state cancer rate

(4 days ago) WEBAlcohol consumption alone isn't the cause of cancer. But a new report says it could be a driver in Iowa's surging cancer rates. Inside courtroom College protests Start the day smarter ☀️ Bird

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/22/report-points-to-alcohol-abuse-as-possible-factor-in-high-iowa-cancer-rate-liquor-sales/72687621007/

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Alcohol Abuse Therapists in Fort Lee, NJ - Psychology Today

(1 days ago) WEBAlcoholism, or alcohol dependence, is the most severe form of alcohol abuse. It is a chronic disease characterized by the consumption of alcohol at a level that interferes with physical and mental

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/alcohol-abuse/nj/fort-lee

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Cannabis tops alcohol in daily US consumption The Week

(9 days ago) WEBWho said what. While alcohol is "still more widely used," the study of data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 2022 marked the first time "intensive level of marijuana use

https://theweek.com/health/us-daily-marijuana-use-alcohol-consumption

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Alcoholic Beverage Control - North Bergen

(6 days ago) WEBChristmas Eve & Christmas Day 2023 and New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day 2024. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law provides for an issuing authority to issue, renew, transfer retail licenses and provides for enforcement of the law, A.B.C. rules and regulations and local ordinances pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages.

https://www.northbergen.org/Departments/alcoholic-beverage-control

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