Alcohol sales have gone through the roof during this COVID-19 period, but is alcohol a good coping strategy?
addictions
What is the best way to quit smoking?
In a recent review of high-quality available evidence, researchers looked at more than 60 trials with over 40,000 people involved.
Heavy drinking changes DNA
Scientists are beginning to explore genetic and environmental factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing an alcohol abuse disorder.
Standard drinks
An Australian standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. By counting standard drinks you can keep track of your drinking.
Smoking but a distant memory
Researchers find potential merit in targeting smoking-related memories for smoking cessation.
Can therapy kick a caffeine habit?
Researchers applied cognitive behavioural therapy in 33 people seeking help for their problematic caffeine use and whether this could help in formulating accessible programs for the wider public.
Do cigarettes increase the risk of psychosis?
We know that smoking increases the risk of most chronic diseases and substantially shortens lifespan, but can it effect our mental health?
Video: Ice addiction – Jack’s story
Jack first tried ice at 18 and quickly fell into the grip of ice addiction. Being left to die in an alleyway was the turning point for Jack to get help.
Moderate alcohol consumption reduces brain function
Even moderate consumption of alcohol can have negative effects on the brain.
Benzodiazepines: what are the effects?
How benzodiazepines affect a person depends on many things, but there is no safe level of benzodiazepine use.
