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Australians warned to be wary of their substance use during isolation

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Leading psychologists are warning Australians to be wary of their alcohol consumption during isolation after a recent poll found a drastic spike in substance use as people are struggling to cope with the current effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Members of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) are urging Australians to seek help for their mental health and wellbeing due to a worrying increase in not just alcohol, but also tobacco, online gambling, cannabis and prescription drug use.

The YouGov Galaxy poll surveyed 1045 Australians and found 70 per cent of people are drinking more than usual, while a third are drinking every day.

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