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Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

Digital addiction specialist WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Parents toying with giving their child some wine or beer at family dinner could be increasing their chances of alcohol problems as adults.

New way Aussies struggling with alcohol can find help

New way Aussies struggling with alcohol can find help

New way Aussies struggling with alcohol can find help

New way Aussies struggling with alcohol can find help

Pandemic-era online support for alcoholics has been made permanent, with those battling addiction able to join anonymous meetings at any time of day or night.

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Gambling harm impacting mental health and relationships

Gambling harm impacting mental health and relationships

Gambling rates are on the rise in Australia with the practice linked to serious issues including suicidal thoughts, domestic violence and financial stress.

The shame perpetuating our hidden mental health crisis

The shame perpetuating our hidden mental health crisis

Porn addiction is Australia's hidden mental health crisis and experts are calling for more open public policies to reduce stigma and promote education.

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Health advocates warn a state is facing a preventable crisis after drug overdose deaths, driven in part by illicit drugs, reached a 10-year high.

Pill testing clinic set for entertainment hotspot

Pill testing clinic set for entertainment hotspot

Anyone of any age can use an anonymous, permanent pill testing clinic that's set to open in a major nightlife area close to public transport.

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Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

The growing popularity of platforms such as OnlyFans has been linked to an increase in the number of Australians seeking help for pornography addiction.

Pokies panel pushes to keep cash for gamblers

Pokies panel pushes to keep cash for gamblers

Pokies panel pushes to keep cash for gamblers

Pokies panel pushes to keep cash for gamblers

Half of Australia's poker machines would require a named account under recommended reforms, but industry has attacked the "embarrassing" evidence base.

Major funds boost for mental health, addiction services

Major funds boost for mental health, addiction services

Major funds boost for mental health, addiction services

Major funds boost for mental health, addiction services

Mental health and addiction services including those catering to the most complex cases will share in almost a quarter of a billion dollars in health funding.

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Drug and alcohol use are among a range of issues brought on by the catastrophic floods of 2022 and trauma that lingers, say a local MP and charities.

Huff and puff: warnings over drug laws lack substance

Huff and puff: warnings over drug laws lack substance

Huff and puff: warnings over drug laws lack substance

Huff and puff: warnings over drug laws lack substance

Drug safety advocates say treating casual users as criminals is causing them harm, with no signs decriminalising drugs in the ACT has made the problem worse.

NSW's lauded cashless gaming trial has just 32 users

NSW's lauded cashless gaming trial has just 32 users

NSW's lauded cashless gaming trial has just 32 users

NSW's lauded cashless gaming trial has just 32 users

A 'really good picture' is being painted by a small trial charting the path forward for one of the world's largest pokies jurisdictions, a minister insists.

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If all bet ads are off, give us a break: Free TV

Commercial television networks struggling with revenue will face further financial pain if all gambling advertising is banned, free-to-air channels say.

Mood-altering drug use a 'human right': top prosecutor

Australia's longest-serving public prosecutor is pushing for a Portuguese-style cannabis model that decriminalises drugs and brings users before experts.

Pharmacy lobby blasts plan for chemists to sell vapes

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has slammed a new plan that would allow smokers to buy vapes at pharmacies without the need for a doctor's prescription.

Alarm as steep rise in youth vaping overtakes smoking

Vaping has increased twofold among young people aged 15 to 29 in the past year despite national reforms to crack down on usage.

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Paramedic caught high on drugs while working on shift

A Victorian paramedic who tested positive to a cocktail of drugs while working and admitted to a long history of drug abuse has been suspended for 12 months.

Cocaine-fuelled adviser 'disgraceful' in duping clients

A financial adviser who ripped off almost $500,000 from clients was a drug user who spent about $3000 a week on cocaine, a court has heard.

Holding the smoke, students find new way to hide vaping

An inquiry into vaping has heard students are coming up with "way worse" methods to avoid detection as a senior police officer warns against criminalisation.

Illicit drug use jumps, booze dips in wastewater tests

The consumption of methylamphetamine and cocaine has risen sharply over 12 months and another drug has become an emerging concern.

Rise in street demand and trafficking of harmful drug

Increased border seizures and rising street demand for an illicit drug is concerning authorities, who warn the potent sedative causes serious harm and can kill.

Tougher penalties ahead after $1m illegal vaping blitz

A major vaping blitz uncovered more than 30,000 contraband items hidden in shops across Sydney as the NSW health minister calls for tougher penalties.

Fentanyl lies in wait as 'the wolf at Australia's door'

Australia's lack of a fentanyl market is keeping illicit use down, federal police say as health experts warn the drug poses a major threat.

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