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TWO years ago, back when I was a hardened drinker, I committed to Dry July. My body, and particularly my liver, needed a well earnt break from alcoholic lubrication and I longed for weekends without raging hangovers and carb laden foods. My commitment was questionable from...

by Kate Campbell FUNCTIONING “ice” users maintaining a job and family life are among the 17 callers a day turning to the State’s fledgling Meth Helpline for support. As the insidious drug tightens its grip in WA — which has the unenviable title of Australia’s meth capital...

By Carmarlena Murdaca As more and more social media users are “liking” alcohol, risky drinking is rising. The rule of everything in moderation is a good one to go by if you want to log on for some fun – but avoid the sobering consequences of...

A “DEVASTATED” Ben Cousins will consider a Supreme Court bid to be released from maximum security prison as authorities last night said he would receive no special treatment behind bars. Cousins’ lawyer Michael Tudori told The Sunday Times he would consider this week making a bail...

Plans to tackle the South West’s evident methamphetamine problem with a dedicated rehabilitation centre have been met with praise from Whitehaven Clinic program director Tabitha Corser. Ms Corser said the South West was one of the state’s most prolific areas for ice use and more rehabilitation...