Rehab is the most effective way to quit addiction. But in Australia, it can be expensive. In this blog, we will discuss the cost of rehab in Australia and suggest affordable alternatives.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Ladies, Could Your Drinking be Getting Out of Hand?
Australian women are increasingly consuming more than the safe amount of alcohol and often do so in a habit formed not only from social drinking but also to deal with the stresses of daily life. SharelinesAustralian women are consuming alcohol at a worrying rate....
Dangers Every Pregnant Mother Should Know About Drinking
With every glass of alcohol comes the risk of lasting brain damage to an unborn baby—why a simple choice to stop drinking can make all the difference. Sharelines Making positive choices during your pregnancy is not just for you—it’s for two. #addiction #recovery...
Should Australia Increase the Legal Drinking Age?
Will raising the legal drinking age in Australia help to curtail binge drinking, developmental problems and alcohol-fuelled violence? A group of doctors from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians thinks so. Sharelines Would raising the legal drinking age help...
The Hidden Costs of Addiction
Buying drugs or alcohol has an immediate financial cost – but that’s only a fraction of its true price. Use this infographic to find out what you’re really paying to feed your addiction. Sharelines For every minute spent in active addiction, the consequences on your...
Need Residential Rehab? Consider Treatment in Thailand.
If your daily environment impairs your ability to get clean, you require medical detox, or you think you could benefit from a more intensive level of care, residential rehab may be the right option for you. The Cabin Chiang Mai has you covered. Sharelines If your...
How to Stop Enabling an Addict (And Support Them Instead)
Do you frequently find yourself offering your loved one ‘one last chance’? Are you afraid of what will happen when you stop enabling your addicted loved one? Here’s your guide to supporting them the right way.