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