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Tag: risky drinking

Why older drinkers should reconsider their nightly tipple

In 2016, according to the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, more than 30 per cent of people over 60 were drinking at risky levels. The same survey also revealed that people aged 70 and over often exceed 2 standard drinks per day on at least 5 days per week (AIHW, 2016). For older drinkers, the

Five things all women should know about alcohol

This Friday, 8th March, is International Women’s day – a time to celebrate how far women have come and reflect on how far they still have to go, in terms of gender equality. While politics, policies and parenting may take the spotlight, there’s one area where women may not be able to make considerable progress