Sam Lansky, the culture editor for Time magazine, has written a jolting memoir that paints a grim and vivid picture of the toll that substance abuse can take on a young life. We take a closer look at this tragic – yet beautifully written – account of teen addiction....
Millions worldwide are getting hooked on Pokémon Go’s version of ‘augmented reality’. But with people risking physical danger and quitting their jobs to catch Pokémon, we take a look at what makes this, and other online games, so addictive. SharelinesGotta catch ‘em...
Binge drinking, a favourite Australian pastime, is obviously bad for physical health. But did you know it also has a pronounced impact on mental health? Here we discuss mental health concerns related to binge drinking and who is the most at risk. Australia’s Binge...
Illegal steroids have been found in half of the drug seizures by Queensland police in recent months. Bikie gangs selling these drugs are targeting young men with bigorexia: the condition that causes an obsession with a muscular physique. Bikie Gangs in Australia have...
Prescription drug abuse is growing in rural Australia, with more people dying from prescription drug overdose than illegal drugs or road accidents. This may come as a surprise, given Australia’s widely publicised ice epidemic. What can be done to curb Australia’s...
The first 90 days of recovery are often the most challenging, as you transition back into your daily life full of responsibilities and relapse triggers. Learn how to avoid relapse in early recovery and get off to a good start on your new life free of alcohol and...
You have made it through your rehab programme, but what comes next? How are you expected to jump back into your everyday life and remain drug- and alcohol-free? Read on to find out more about what types of continuing care programmes are out there and how they can help...
Former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Palmer wants to roll out drug consumption rooms throughout Australia’s capital cities in an effort to minimise casualties of the ice scourge. The centres have been shown to reduce fatalities and clean up neighborhoods, but some...
Exercise is a good thing, to be sure. It boosts energy, mood, and confidence and is integral to maintaining overall health. But for some, commitment to working out can turn into a dangerous obsession that results in injury and disrupts relationships. Here is how to...
Six New Zealand Warriors players have been banned from playing football for recreationally using a mix of prescription drugs and energy drinks. It seems this is not an isolated incident. Here we take a look at why this combination seems to be trending among...
