The rural health crisis in Australia has reached a point of no return. In the vast expanses of Australia’s outback, hidden beneath the rugged beauty and distinctive Australian drinking culture, lies a growing crisis of alcohol and drug challenges, often overshadowed by the urban-centric gaze of public health initiatives. This pressing issue not only underscores … Read more
Sex addiction, or compulsive sexual behaviour disorder, remains a nuanced and debated topic in the medical and psychiatric communities. Despite its broad discussion and the distress it causes among individuals, it lacks a unified formal diagnosis, straddling the boundaries of what is known as compulsive sexual behaviour (CSBD) and out-of-ccontrol sexual behaviour (OCSB). These conditions … Read more
Guilt and shame, woven deeply into the fabric of addiction recovery, often manifest as barriers to progress, pinpointing feelings of unworthiness and self-criticism. As individuals navigate the challenging path of overcoming addiction, grappling with these emotions becomes inevitable, underscoring the importance of distinguishing between toxic guilt and constructive self-reflection. Overcoming guilt requires not only an … Read more
Gambling addiction is insidious, often referred to as the purest form of addiction. The overall effects of gambling on Australian society are immeasurable. Most people tend to focus on individual losses, neglecting the flow-on effects on loved ones, family members, the community, social cohesion, productivity, poverty, and crime. Rare are the overall accumulative effects on … Read more
As the popularity of sports betting continues to soar, an alarming trend is emerging – the addiction of political organizations and sports leagues to the revenue generated by these betting companies. Both the Australian Football League (AFL) and the National Rugby League (NRL) have been heavily reliant on the money they receive from sports betting, … Read more