It’s legal, socially accepted, and woven into everyday routines — but experts say alcohol is still the leading driver of addiction harm in Australia, and often the last one people recognise in themselves or others.

We’re speaking with Janine Walker, Therapist at Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, about why alcohol dependency is so frequently missed until things reach crisis point — and what early warning signs people should actually be looking for.

Janine, thanks for joining us.

It&rsquo;s legal, socially accepted, and woven into everyday routines &mdash; but experts say alcohol is still the&nbsp;leading driver of addiction harm in Australia, and often the last one people recognise in themselves or others.
We&rsquo;re speaking with Janine Walker, Therapist at Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat, about why alcohol dependency is so frequently missed until things reach crisis point &mdash; and what early warning signs people should actually be looking for.
Janine, thanks for joining us.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent’s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69.

Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what’s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Alcohol Remains Australia’s Biggest Addiction Challenge

Everywhere you look, collagen supplements are being hailed as the "fountain of youth" for people over 50, promising to erase wrinkles and firm up sagging skin. But when you swallow a supplement, does it actually head straight to your face to rebuild your complexion? This week, we sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Natasha Cook to strip away the glossy marketing.

We’re diving into the "Dermatology Reality Check" to find out if these supplements really work, what the science actually says about skin aging, and the surprising daily habit that protects your collagen better than any pill.

Everywhere you look, collagen supplements are being hailed as the "fountain of youth" for people over 50, promising to erase wrinkles and firm up sagging skin. But when you swallow a supplement, does it actually head straight to your face to rebuild your complexion? This week, we sit down with&nbsp;board-certified dermatologist Dr. Natasha Cook to strip away the glossy marketing.
We&rsquo;re diving into the "Dermatology Reality Check" to find out if these supplements really work, what the science actually says about skin aging, and the surprising daily habit that protects your collagen better than any pill.

Is your morning collagen coffee actually doing anything for your skin?

This week, we’re venturing from the very first paw-prints in orbit to the mind-bending future of interstellar travel. Astronomer David Reneke joins us to reveal how "metajets" could reach Alpha Centauri in our lifetime and why NASA’s massive new Roman Space Telescope is about to turn the lights on in the "dark" parts of our universe. Plus, we look back at the brave animals—from fruit flies to famous chimps—who risked it all so humans could follow. It’s a journey through space-time you won’t want to miss!

This week, we&rsquo;re venturing from the very first paw-prints in orbit to the mind-bending future of interstellar travel. Astronomer&nbsp;David Reneke joins us to reveal how "metajets" could reach Alpha Centauri in our lifetime and why NASA&rsquo;s massive new Roman Space Telescope is about to turn the lights on in the "dark" parts of our universe. Plus, we look back at the brave animals&mdash;from fruit flies to famous chimps&mdash;who risked it all so humans could follow. It&rsquo;s a journey through space-time you won&rsquo;t want to miss!

Can we really sail to the stars on a beam of light?

Most of us have a "don’t want to be a burden" button, especially when it comes to healthcare. But in aged care, your voice isn’t an inconvenience—it’s a protected right.

Brent sits down with Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Liz Hefren-Webb to discuss the bold new national campaign, "Choice, Dignity, Respect." We’re breaking down the "silent dissatisfaction" barrier, tackling the fear of speaking up, and explaining why your feedback is the secret ingredient to a better aged care system for everyone.

Don’t just receive care—shape it.

Most of us have a "don&rsquo;t want to be a burden" button, especially when it comes to healthcare. But in aged care, your voice isn&rsquo;t an inconvenience&mdash;it&rsquo;s a protected right.
Brent sits down with Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Liz Hefren-Webb to discuss the bold new national campaign, "Choice, Dignity, Respect." We&rsquo;re breaking down the "silent dissatisfaction" barrier, tackling the fear of speaking up, and explaining why your feedback is the secret ingredient to a better aged care system for everyone.
Don&rsquo;t just receive care&mdash;shape it.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Alcohol Remains Australia’s Biggest Addiction Challenge

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