Alcohol & Me: Different kind of court is a last chance before big trouble
In the Anchorage Wellness Court for misdemeanors, defendants can reduce prison time and fines by adhering to a strict regimen of treatment and oversight. Participants explain. (Video by Marc Lester / Anchorage Daily News). ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS. Read more on Anchorage Daily News

IVF babies face greater risk of mental illness
Strict guidelines mean that the treatment is only offered to those who are not obese, where neither partner smokes and neither drinks alcohol before or during treatment. The academic study looked at a total of 2,430,826 children, five per cent of whom … Read more on Scotsman

Griffith, Tooleybuc communities looking to address issues surrounding use of …
Riverina Regional Drug and Alcohol Coordinator, Sid Barone says the service will combat the city's abuse of the drug methamphetamine or ice. The St Vincent's Hospital group, which is a partner in the Griffith private hospital project, … He says … Read more on ABC Online