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
Drug addiction, a treatable yet incurable disorder, demands a rigorous approach towards recovery that not only addresses temporary abstinence but also encompasses a broader spectrum of physical, psychological, and social well-being. This intricate process involves a series of steps, including the management of relapses, which are often seen as an integral part of the recovery … Read more
The first 90 days are truly a majestic feat for many people in recovery. Its powers can be utterly elusive, seemingly part of an exclusive club whose members are rewarded at the very least, in Narcotics Anonymous, with a beautiful red chip. Sometimes this chip is shiny, other times it can be a deep matted … Read more
The opioid crisis continues to evolve, and so must our approaches to combating it. With the face of this crisis changing, it is imperative that treatments catch up to meet the shifting needs of those affected. From prescription painkillers to illicit drugs like fentanyl, the opioid epidemic has devastated communities and claimed countless lives. However, … Read more
The ongoing opioid public health crisis was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Canada, 5,148 apparent opioid toxicity deaths occurred between April 2020 and December 2020, representing an 89% increase from the same period in 2019. Similarly, in Australia, rates of self-reported non-fatal heroin overdose among those who regularly use stimulant drugs and regularly … Read more
In the United States, the renewed interest in ibogaine has largely been driven by a growing number of Americans seeking treatment abroad and returning with stories of overcoming addiction after a single meeting. The fact that many of them are military veterans has helped to facilitate some of the longstanding institutional resistance to hallucinogenic medications. … Read more
Launch Youth (Hobart, TAS) is a Hobart-based shelter for male youth (13-20yrs) who are either homeless or troubled by mental health issues. As a medium to long term home for these young men, it is the only such shelter in Tasmania. Launch also caters for high and complex needs clients including youth detention alternatives. Launch … 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