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alcoholism

Drug and alcohol use under quarantine – Expert Reaction

Drug and alcohol use under quarantine – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 March 202031 March 2020

The nationwide lockdown raises questions on how New Zealanders will consume both legal and illegal substances during Alert Level 4 […]

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Alcoholics Anonymous can be effective for abstinence – Expert Reaction

Alcoholics Anonymous can be effective for abstinence – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 March 2020

More than two in five participants in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) groups will still be sober a year on, according to […]

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Minimum alcohol price impact on drinkers – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 18 December 2015

A new study has stirred up discussion on imposing a minimum price per standard drink to curb heavy and dangerous […]

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Drinker survey and minimum alcohol price – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 December 201528 March 2016

A minimum price on alcohol is unlikely to drive drinkers to criminal or dangerous behaviour, say the authors of a […]

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Long working hours linked to drinking problems

In the News  |  Published: 09 August 201109 August 2011

People who work long hours are more likely to have drinking problems involving alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, according a […]

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