2009
| Author | Milward, Karen |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr, 2009 |
| Source/Publisher | Prevention research quarterly Apr 2009 |
| Link(s) | https://web.archive.org.au/awa/20091015171816mp_/http://druginfo.adf.org.au/downloads/Prevention_Research_Quarterly/IP_Apr09_Koori.pdf |
| Subjects | Drugs and alcohol |
Problematic alcohol consumption is a major contributor to the poor health status, social problems and shorter life expectancy of Australian Indigenous people. While Indigenous people are less likely to drink than non-Indigenous Australians, those who do drink are more likely to drink excessively at high to very high levels and are more likely to binge drink (29% compared with 17%). This paper identifies a range of issues associated with alcohol-related harms and their impact on Victorian Indigenous communities and examines some of the service response options currently available. A summary of key research findings is provided, along with case studies of good practice by five Indigenous community organisations in Victoria. These are useful to inform the work of practitioners and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers in Indigenous communities.
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