When asked to consider writing about the value of attending the Australasian FASD conference this coming November, my first thought was, I could write a book! I will however do my best to keep this story short. Let’s...
Archive - June 2013
Christine RoganTop cop takes aim at alcohol in sport
WA Police Commissioner, Karl O’Callaghan says ending the promotion of alcohol in sport is the only way to successfully tackle our binge drinking culture.
Karl O'CallaghanWorld-first alternative alcohol ad review system: one year on
What could possibly go wrong when an industry which seeks to sell as much of its potentially harmful product as possible is also responsible for regulating the promotion of that very product? Here’s what happens: you...
Julia Stafford
Tony BrownWhat’s Your Cap?
Insights into a Canadian solution to changing social norms about alcohol in universities.
Justine ShenherAlcohol and suicide
How often as you sip a cool, crisp Chardonnay or savour the peppery flavours of a bold Shiraz do you think about the effect that alcohol has on the brain? I suspect most people would answer the same as me – “not too...
Sue MurrayAn absurd and deceitful Goliath
The alcohol industry shoots the messenger and misses it’s target completely
Michael Thorn