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...
Australia's new legislation banning the sale of over-the-counter opioid pain medication becomes effective in February 2018. Some say this measure will reduce addiction risk; others argue it unnecessarily penalizes those who use the medication as directed. We lay out...
Recovery gives us so much to be grateful for, from hangover-free Sundays to restored relationships with family and friends. As you endure the chaos and temptations of the holiday season, take a minute to reflect and count your blessings – they are more abundant than...
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...
Mounting evidence shows that food addiction may be the culprit for disorders such as compulsive over-eating, binge-eating disorder and bulimia. Fortunately, this new understanding has made way for highly sophisticated and effective treatment. Sharelines Eating in...
Many people think of marijuana use as non-addictive and inconsequential, but new research proves otherwise. We explore the prevalence of weed addiction in Australia and what it could mean for your health. SharelinesRegular and long-term pot use can affect your mood,...
To the outside world, it seemed like Rick Springfield was living the dream. But in reality, he was battling severe depression and a sex addiction that almost ruined his marriage. Sharelines “It’s like, ‘If I have sex with this pretty girl that’s got to mean something...
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...
Drug consumption and addiction in Australia is among the highest in the developed world. As public concern around the issue of meth and ice rises and current policy continues to be ineffective, what will drug policy reform in Australia look like? Sharelines...
