Australia has strict border control, but drugs are still a problem. Some drugs are more addictive than others. We’ll look at the most addictive drug in Australia and how drugs are damaging our society.
How To Heal a Disregulated Nervous System
Living with a disregulated nervous system can be quite challenging. It can lead to increased stress, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbances, and a range of serious physical and mental health issues. But, it can be healed. In this article, we’ll explore the potential causes of nervous system dysregulation and present effective solutions for dealing with its symptoms.
Cocaine and Alcohol – A Deadly Duo
The combination of cocaine and alcohol can be particularly dangerous for the cardiovascular system and is a major contributor to the high rates of cardiac-related deaths among individuals who abuse drugs.
The Mental Health Community Responds to the Growing Need for Sex Addiction Treatment
With more and more celebrities’ struggles with compulsive sexual behaviour being revealed in the public eye, official acknowledgment of sex addiction as a disorder by international bodies and a record number of people seeking treatment for sex addiction, it seems this...
Looking Back on 5 Years of Lockout Laws: Did Regulations Curtail Sydney’s Alcohol-Related Violence?
Since Sydney introduced its infamous ‘lockout laws’ in 2014, a chorus of voices has sprung up in opposition. Initially, the laws appeared successful; studies conducted in Sydney’s CBD showed that assaults had dropped by 27 percent. But proponents of lifting the tight...
Australia’s Growing Concerns Over the Effects of Porn Addiction
Pornography is a major industry across the globe, bringing in billions of dollars annually. The popular site PornHub stated that it received 33.5 billion visits last year alone. Worldwide, Australia ranks eighth for overall porn consumption, and clocks in some of the...
Are Social Media Destroying Australian Marriages?
Some types of addiction are relatively unique, and they don't involve substance abuse. They may even go unnoticed. An example of this is Internet addiction, a condition where an individual's online behaviour becomes detrimental to his or her personal relationships in...
Do Australia’s Strict Alcohol Laws Encourage More Drinking?
Do Australia's Strict Alcohol Laws Encourage More Drinking? We hear a lot of those dreadful stories that come with alcohol addiction. Let's pick one: a mother who started drinking during her teenage years and continues doing so – more than three decades after. This...
Gambling Is Killing 1 Australian Everyday – When Is It Time To Seek Help?
Addiction affects all sorts of individuals around the globe. While addiction can come in different forms, most of them create an obsession for individuals to repeat an indulgence to satisfy their cravings. It is not just drugs or alcohol that you can get addicted to....
Why Is Australia The #1 Country For Drug Abusers?
Drug addiction is a global problem. Whether you live in the United States or in Hong Kong or in Australia, there will be that big chance you will encounter someone who has been addicted to drugs or is still addicted today. It is sad to note that today, drug addiction...