News: Alcohol and Other Drugs

28 October 2025

Thiamine (vitamin B1) plays an important role in brain function, yet its deficiency remains one of the most overlooked contributors to alcohol-related neurocognitive disorders. Among these, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome stands out...

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28 October 2025

CESPHN has released a new resource to support your general practice to implement the changes to the Better Access initiative from 1 November 2025.   The purpose of this resource...

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15 August 2025

On the 7 August 2025, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO declared syphilis  a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) within Australia. This declaration will unify national...

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4 August 2025

People with either mental health or alcohol and other drug conditions can often experience fear, anxiety and discomfort in seeking treatment. They may also encounter challenges in accessing the appropriate...

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