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flag Daily alcohol use in NSW's Hunter region hits 10-year high, driven by work hours and misconceptions, researchers say.

flag Daily alcohol use in New South Wales’s Hunter region has hit a 10-year high, with 10.2% of adults drinking daily—more than in other major health districts. flag A national study links alcohol to a $75 billion annual social cost and finds personal and social factors, not workplace conditions alone, drive high-risk drinking. flag However, working over 40 hours weekly or on shift schedules are associated with increased harmful drinking, especially binge episodes. flag Researchers urge employers to promote work-life balance, stress management, and education to counter myths like alcohol improving sleep, highlighting the need for targeted policies to reduce alcohol-related harm.

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