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Zero alcohol doesn't mean zero risk – how marketing and blurred lines can be drinking triggers

By Shalini Arunogiri, Addiction Psychiatrist, Senior Lecturer, Monash University
Anthony Hew, Addiction and General Psychiatrist, PhD Candidate, Monash University

The availability and sales of “zero-alcohol” products have soared in recent years. In Australia, these are products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, designed to mimic the flavour, appearance and packaging of alcoholic drinks.

The market for these products is projected to continue growing at a faster rate…

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