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...
Stimulant Psychosis: When Drugs Break Your Grip on Reality
People take stimulants to feel euphoric, energised and mentally sharp – but they have troublesome adverse effects. Stimulants can trigger hallucinations, delusions and an array of other psychotic symptoms. We take a look at what causes 'stimulant psychosis', and what...
What do Australia’s Naloxone Subsidies Mean for Your Opioid-addicted Loved One?
Australia is making efforts to increase the availability of Naloxone, an antidote that decreases the risk of opioid overdose. What does this mean for people struggling with heroin and prescription opioid addiction? SharelinesHow Nalaxone works, and what this means for...
Credit Card Gambling Addiction: Australia’s ‘Big Four’ are Laughing all the Way to the Bank
Using your credit card to gamble online is easy, convenient… and incredibly addictive. Though the craps and blackjack tables in these virtual casinos aren’t real, the debt racking up with each click of your mouse is. Who are the real winners and losers? SharelinesAre...
A 5-Step Guide for Dealing With Drunken Mistakes in Recovery
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...
EMDR: An Effective Way to Address Trauma in Addiction Treatment
Trauma can make you feel like you’re trapped in a nightmare. Situations, people, sounds or smells can trigger painful memories, forcing you to re-live your trauma all over again. Fortunately, EMDR can help you process these memories and set you up for a successful...
The Psychology Behind Gambling Addiction: Betting Against the Odds
You’re $1,600 down, but your last two spins came close, so you’re pretty sure your next spin will pay out. Plus, your machine hasn’t paid out in a while, so you are due for a win. We take a look at the psychology behind gambling addiction that keeps you betting...
Could Pregnenolone Hold the Key to Marijuana Addiction Treatment?
Would you continue to smoke weed if it stopped getting you high? Recent studies have identified a natural brain molecule that blocks the intoxicating effects of cannabis – learn what implications this has for marijuana addiction treatment. Sharelines Studies on...
Sleeping Sober: How to Beat Insomnia in Early Recovery
Getting enough sleep is important, especially in the early stages of recovery. Unfortunately, many people who are newly sober find a good night’s sleep particularly hard to come by. We lay down 6 tips to beat insomnia and get the sleep you need to stay strong in...
Learned Tolerance – The Unknown Overdose Risk
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...