Are you hesitant to put in the work to get sober because you’re afraid that you’ll just fall back into old habits? Continuing care is your first line of defence against relapse. SharelinesLooking for the best way to stay sober? We’ve got you covered. Ongoing recovery...
Do you find yourself obsessing over imaginary worst-case scenarios? This is called catastrophic thinking, and it can cause you unnecessary suffering and threaten your sobriety. Find out how to put it to rest with these four simple tricks. Sharelines‘Am I causing my...
It’s 9am. You wake up cuddling a pizza and one of your shoes. The room is spinning and your head is pounding. It’s safe to say, you’ve fallen off the wagon. As flashes of last night come rushing back, all you want is to bury you head in the sand – forever. If you...
When tolerance to drugs and alcohol builds, users up the amount they take to feel the same effects. But what if this tolerance suddenly disappeared? We examine how situational factors affect tolerance and what this means for overdose risk. Sharelines Evidence shows...
Why can some people drink without any issues, whereas others lose control of their drinking from the get-go? When it comes to the causes of alcoholism, biological, environmental and psychological factors are all at play. SharelinesSome of us are at higher risk for...
Drinking behaviour is one way in which the gender gap is closing: new research shows that women are now drinking as much – or more – alcohol than men. This is bad news, as women also incur higher health risks from drinking and enter treatment at a lower rate. We...
Being married to an addict can feel challenging, chaotic and overwhelming, and it can be difficult for spouses of addicts to determine the right course of action. Learn about addiction in relationships, and your best options for dealing with it head-on. Sharelines...
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...
Overcoming alcohol addiction is no easy task, especially in a culture that considers binge drinking to be a normal activity. However, from a decreased risk of developing cancer and hangover-free mornings to an improvement in mind, body, and relationships, the benefits...
Are Sydney’s lockout laws really the solution to curbing alcohol-fuelled violence and other alcohol-related dangers? Get the rundown on the new laws and how alcohol addiction can be stopped. The Laws New lockout laws are being enforced in the Sydney CBD Entertainment...
