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24 Jan 2012

Drinking cultures and social occasions–public holidays

Research into alcohol related harm and public holidays in Victoria shows an influx of hospital admissions, ambulance call outs and arrests for assault on most social occasions throughout the year, as well as the day before.

Alcohol harm prevention

01 Nov 2012

Cheers to the Melbourne Cup, but sip slowly says VicHealth chief

In this opinion piece by VicHealth Chief Jerril Rechter, she argues that the love affair between sports and alcohol must end, as research reveals Melbourne Cup is the booziest sports event of the year in Melbourne.

Preventing harm from alcohol

24 Jan 2012

Alcohol related illness and accidents peak on public holidays

A VicHealth and Turning Point analysis of the past decade of hospital, ambulance and police data shows violence and accidents related to alcohol peaks on most public holidays - and the day before.

Preventing harm from alcohol

20 Nov 2012

Experts warn against 'preloading' on alcohol ahead of Schoolies

New research reveals that three-quarters of Victorian young people are loading up on alcohol before going for a night out at a venue where alcohol is sold.

Preventing harm from alcohol

01 Nov 2012

Melbourne Cup worst event for bingeing: sports and alcohol report

A report by Turning Point and VicHealth reveals the state's most notorious sporting events for binge drinking.

Preventing harm from alcohol

11 Jan 2005

Review of Links Between Interventions to Reduce Alcohol-Related Interpersonal Violence

This review examines the links between alcohol misuse and inter-personal violence, and evidence-based interventions to address inter-personal violence related to alcohol misuse.

Violence against women

15 Mar 2012

Rise in assaults expected on St Patricks Day: report

Research from VicHealth and Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre shows young people and males are at

Partner Release

01 Nov 2012

Drinking cultures and social occasions–sporting events

This study shows a link between days around major sporting events and increases in alcohol intoxication and related harm based on data on ambulance attendances, emergency department and hospital admissions, and police attendances.

Preventing harm from alcohol

28 Sep 2016

Moderation the key to kicking goals this grand final weekend

VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter has urged sports fans to take care when consuming alcohol ahead of this weekend’s AFL and NRL grand finals.

Alcohol culture

19 Oct 2016

Innovative projects to tackle risky drinking cultures

Eight councils will receive funding to develop ways to tackle risky alcohol cultures in their community.

Tackling risky drinking

23 Nov 2016

Alcohol mixed with energy drinks a recipe for risky behaviour

Consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmED) is associated with greater risk taking behaviour and users are more likely to be at risk of problem gambling and report higher levels of mental ill-health, according to new VicHealth-funded research.

Alcoholic energy drinks