Colleges and universities have banned fraternities from campus to stave off problem drinking and hazing incidents. But a researcher says those problems are deeper than any campus ban can solve.
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Providing support and treatment might help reduce harmful drinking behaviours in seniors.
Even after ‘Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence’ policies took effect in 2016, Queenslanders still drink more heavily on nights out. Reported levels of aggression are higher than in other states too.
Research shows that up to 40% of adults aged 50 and over are hazardous drinkers. For men in this age group this increases to almost 50%.
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Associate Professor in Mental Health & Addiction, School of Health Sciences, Massey University, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Visiting Assistant Professor, Higher Education & Student Affairs, University of Connecticut
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Research Assistant, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Violence Prevention and Addiction Studies, Deakin University
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UQ Amplify Senior Research Fellow, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Visiting Clinical Research Fellow in older people's substance use and mental health, King's College London
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Professor, Director of Research and Statistical Support Service and Program Leader for Substance Use and Mental Health, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland