Doctors may know if you’re lying about the amount you drink
Many of the standard tests that doctors run can indicate excessive alcohol consumption. Lying to your doctor about the amount your drink may be not only futile, but also bad for your health.
Bizarre things you never knew about beer
From Olympic doping to the fear of an empty beer glass, here are 10 things you probably didn't know about beer.
Alcohol is our main drug problem, but few know the dangers
New reports confirm that alcohol is the nation’s primary drug concern.
Turn your favourite gin into something extra special
Gin can be infused with a host of flavours. It’s easy, fun and you may just end up with a refreshing new favourite tipple.
There’s a case for moderate drinking, but the keyword is moderate
There may be some health benefits to moderate alcohol drinking, but the shortcomings of research remains problematic.
Ageing and alcohol, the inside story
Not only are older Australians more likely to drink excessively, but they also have a greater risk of alcohol interacting poorly with medicines and medical conditions.
Driven to drink? Here’s why you should start counting
Staying isolated can be tough, but here are some tips to stay within the recommended alcohol guidelines.
Alcohol purchasing limits tightened as sales soar
New limits have been placed on alcohol purchases as bottle shops and big retail outlets report an 86 per cent jump in sales and delivery businesses are booming.
Toilet paper back on the shelves, but is beer in danger?
Toilet paper is back on the shelves, though the subject to purchasing restrictions, and now breweries are worried about their products.
If you’re ageing and taking medications, you should know this
More and more older Australians are pushing the boundaries in their alcohol consumption and failing to understand the impact on medications, research shows.
Drug use, smoking on the rise among older Australians
Older Australians are smoking more and using illicit drugs more frequently, according to new research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Are we the binge drinking boomers?
There is a newfound sobriety among younger Australians, according to a report. But at the other end of the scale, research reveals a binge-drinking boom.
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