ACEM - Alcohol and Other Drug Harm

19 Nov 2020

Survey reveals burden of alcohol and methamphetamine harm in WA EDs

The results of a new survey released by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) provide new insights into the burden of alcohol and methamphetamine harm in Western Australian emergency departments (EDs) during the busy summer period.

19 Nov 2020

Alcohol and methamphetamine harm in NZ EDs

The results of a new survey released by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) provide new insights into the burden of alcohol and methamphetamine harm in Aotearoa New Zealand’s emergency departments (EDs) during the busy summer period.

06 May 2020

ACEM welcomes report showing reduced alcohol harm in the NT

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed the release of an independent evaluation showing a reduction in alcohol fuelled harm following reforms introduced by the Northern Territory Government.

30 Apr 2020

Data highlights need for cautious approach to takeaway alcohol (Vic)

New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in Melbourne, particularly in suburban areas of the city.

30 Apr 2020

Data highlights need for cautious approach to takeaway alcohol (ACT)

New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in the Australian Capital Territory.

05 Dec 2019

New ED data exposes concerning alcohol harm trends on ACT weekends

New emergency department (ED) data has highlighted the extent of alcohol-associated harm on Friday and Saturday nights in the Australian Capital Territory, prompting a call for urgent action in the interests of community safety from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).

27 Aug 2019

New Zealand’s suicide data a sobering reminder

We see the worst of what can happen to people at their most traumatised and saddest times. The suicide toll is the tip of the iceberg with countless more acute presentations daily following self harm, overdose or other crises, between 2 and 20% of ED presentations can have mental health components.

17 Jul 2019

New emergency department data exposes alcohol harm in the ACT

New emergency department data exposes the scale of harm from alcohol in the Australian Capital Territory and the urgent need for national action, according to the peak body for emergency medicine in Australia.

16 Jul 2019

New emergency department data exposes alcohol harm in Melbourne

New emergency department data exposes the scale of harm from alcohol in Melbourne and the need for the Victorian government to take action, according to the peak body for emergency medicine in Australia.

26 Jun 2019

One in five NZ ED presentations are related to alcohol, survey finds

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has released findings from its fifth annual Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Harm Snapshot Survey, conducted at 2am on Sunday 16 December 2018 in emergency departments across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.