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
The Farm in Galong Ltd was formed to address particular aspects of the problem of drug abuse in the community. Two things were of specific concern and became the focus of the group’s planning: recidivism and the effects of drug use on the user’s family. One particularly tragic effect is the removal of children from … Read more
Online Recovery Resources Soberistas Soberistas Welcome to Narcotics Anonymous Australia Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. NA Welcome to Alcoholics Anonymous Australia Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and … Read more
Odyssey House Victoria (Lower Plenty, VIC) is a residential rehabilitation program, in the form of a Therapeutic Community, provides live-in treatment for adults, couples, and parents with their children (aged 0 to 12 years). The program offers a structured environment, working together in a values-based program as a community to help individuals make changes and … Read more
The Windana Therapeutic Community (Pakenham, VIC) community offers living and learning situations for residents to develop increased well-being and self awareness. Each person is involved in a holistic program that includes domestic and work routines; individual and group counselling, physical fitness and recreational activities. Health and well-being is improved with the assistance of health education, … Read more
Salvation Army, Adele House – Male Only (Coffs Harbour, N.S.W.) is a 40-bed facility located at Bucca. 27 kms. North-West of Coffs Harbour. Adele provides Residential Rehabilitation for men, over 18 y.o., who wish to address their substance use. Our Program provides: Structured Support Groups o Communication skills o Build self esteem o Conflict resolution … Read more
Sharc – Recovery Support Service (Carnegie, Vic) is a service for young people experiencing significant problems relating to their use of alcohol and other drugs. Often this includes homelessness, legal pressure, disconnection from family and emotional and mental health challenges. RSS is a specialist service within the broad range of alcohol and other drugs services. … Read more