Addiction
How to Provide Support for a Loved One Staying in a Rehab Facility
When a loved one succumbs to addiction, everyone is affected. Some families even crumble under the pressure. You may feel hurt and betrayed, and experience almost as much pain and suffering as the ones who…
The Benefits of Inpatient Treatment
Addiction is never an easy thing to overcome, especially when you attempt it alone. In order to get sober, you have to detox your system from all substances. Detoxing causes your body to withdrawal as…
Opioids, Needles and Disease: What Addiction Treatment Providers Need to Know
Opioid Use Disorder is a global problem – 147,600 US Citizens died of opioid overdose in 2017 alone. Many are concerned that Australia soon could also experience an epidemic on par with the US. Infectious…
April 18, 2019
Ending My Love Affair With Alcohol
It has been almost 4 years since I hopped on a plane and found myself walking into rehab. I was thoroughly convinced I was one of those unfortunates that got hooked on my opiate prescription…
April 5, 2019
Why is Substance Abuse Common in the LGBT Community?
“My lesbian cousin is so cool to hang out with. But she is usually depressed because of all the drugs she takes. I wonder why does she need that?” “Can we trust a gay man…
How to Become an Ambassador for Addiction Prevention
If you’re passionate about making a change to help the lives of those affected by addiction, why not consider becoming an addiction ambassador? Discover how to become an ambassador for addiction prevention and the steps…
Loving Myself in Sobriety: A Journey of Self-Care
One thing I was told when I first got sober was to get rid of self-centred thinking. Sure – I wanted to help others – and I was! I was doing plenty of service. However,…
Chasing Sobriety: A Journey Through the Challenge of Addiction
I always felt out of place as a child. I felt awkward in social situations and I was extremely self conscious. When I found drugs, these feelings disappeared. When I was high, I felt comfortable…
November 12, 2018
New Centre in Substance Use, Mental Disorders in Young People
The University of Sydney will soon be home to a world-first centre tackling substance use and mental disorders in young people. Headed by Professor Maree Teesson AC, the centre for the prevention, early intervention and…