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Deadly Cocktail
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With drinking a large part of social culture, it is common to find patrons with glasses in their hands. However, without knowing, one’s alcoholic beverage can turn into a deadly poison.
Drink spiking has been rife throughout clubs and pubs, and has especially come to life at schoolies. The deadly poison, methanol, has been an unwanted addition to drinks by spikers, with their subtle actions catching victims in vulnerable states.
This package went to air on SYN’s news and current affairs program, Panorama, on 03/12/2013
Threatening Sound
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A study by Queensland University of Technology has found a link between ‘dangerous’ music and drug and alcohol abuse. It suggests that the tempo, lyrics and mode of music can cause listeners to have a lapse, and succumb to cravings that come with drugs and alcohol.
The study uses negative, thrash metal music as an example of what is considered ‘dangerous’ sound.
This package talks about substance abuse and depression. For those who need help or someone to talk to, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
This package aired on SYN’s news and current affairs program, Panorama, on 26/11/2013
Tamara Rocco 