The explosion of online and mobile betting has many Australians literally gambling with their lives. What often begins as harmless fun can quickly turn into a devastating disease. Learn the risks and signs of gambling addiction. SharelinesGambling addiction is a house...
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...
Guide to Supporting an Addict Without Enabling
As well-intended as you may be, playing your loved one’s game when they’re struggling with addiction only makes matters worse. It’s natural to be scared of what will happen when you stop enabling – so what should you do to support them? SharelinesDo you often find...
Married to an Addict: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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...
Pokémon Go Takes the World by Storm, Highlights the Risks of Online Gaming 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...
360 Releases New Single, Admits His Battle with Codeine Addiction
Rapper 360 releases video for new song “I’m Sorry” about his codeine addiction. Learn about the dangers of codeine addiction and how you can get help. Melbourne rapper 360 has just released a new song chronicling his battles with codeine addiction. “I’m Sorry” was...
Aussie Senator Jacqui Lambie admits her Son is a Meth Addict and Pushes for Forced Rehab
Australian Senator, Jacqui Lambie, is pushing for forced rehab in an effort to combat ice addiction — but there may be more important changes that need to be made first. Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie recently shared with parliament, and then again on ABC’s 7.30...
Socialite George Gerges Involved in Cocaine Drug Bust
Cocaine use is often glamorised by elite figures such as George Gerges. But the long-term effects of the drug are truly far from dazzling. George Gerges, a well-known Sydney socialite, model, and entrepreneur was amongst a group of men recently arrested in a large...
Self-medicating for anxiety can lead to addiction
For some people, knocking back a couple of alcoholic drinks for some "liquid courage" helps take the edge off in certain situations and is relatively harmless behaviour. For others, however, it can lead to dependence and eventually addiction. For some people, when a...