Thinking of trying Dry July or FebFast? Concerned about your drinking habits and thinking about cutting back? Here are some tips! What works depends on how much you drink Most people successfully quit or cut back their alcohol consumption on their own. People who drink more frequently are much more likely to have symptoms of

360Edge recently made a submission to the Western Australian Inquiry into Sexual Harassment Against Women in the FIFO Mining Industry. In our submission we noted that a strong workplace alcohol and other drug policy is crucial to tackling sexual harassment and misconduct. Although it’s not the ultimate cause, sexual harassment and assault is strongly associated with alcohol

Sleep is an important part of our health. It is considered to be one of the three essential pillars of health alongside diet and exercise. Alcohol can have a number of deleterious effects on sleep. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has published guidelines and recommendations for safe alcohol intake. They state that

The quest to ‘close the gap’ in health and life expectation outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is an ongoing policy goal. On this ‘Closing the Gap’ day, it’s important to acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still have a lower life expectancy than non-Indigenous people. In fact, the mortality and life expectancy

It’s February and many people are starting to put into place their New Year’s resolution to drink less alcohol. Events like FebFast can encourage and support these good intentions. But around 30% of people who start FebFast don’t get through the whole month alcohol-free. Relying on intention and willpower to stop drinking, even for a

In AOD work, we often speak of the harms associated with alcohol or other drugs in themselves, but equally important is recognising how laws can cause harm, particularly to vulnerable members of the community. Victoria has recently begun the process of decriminalising public drunkenness, moving towards a health-based response. This was sparked by the death