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WARNING: This interview discusses suicide. Helplines can be found at the bottom of the pageCurrently New Zealand does not have any alcohol related interventions in our national suicide prevention strategy.International evidence suggests that taking action of alcohol, reducing alcohol availability and  strengthening alcohol regulations results in a reduced suicide rate for a population.University of Otago Study Author and Lecturer Dr Rose Crossin joins Andrew dickens to discussher research on alcohol. LISTEN ABOVEWHERE TO GET HELP:If it is an emergency and you or someone else is at risk, call 111.For counselling and supportLifeline: Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357 (HELP)Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Need to talk? Call or text 1737Depression helpline: Call 0800 111 757 or text 4202For children and young peopleYouthline: Call 0800 376 633 or text 234What's Up: Call 0800 942 8787 (11am to 11pm) or webchat (11am to 10.30pm)The Lowdown: Text 5626 or webchatFor help with specific issuesAlco