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Canberra Mum Kate Seselja: From Pokie Addiction to UN Mentorship
Kate Seselja of Canberra accumulated $500,000 in debt through her pokie addiction and thought of committing suicide. Now, she works with the UN. Learn how she turned her life around and is helping others do the same. Sharelines‘I had wished… it had been a drug or an...
Why We Need to Talk About Chris Cornell’s Addiction, Mental Health and Suicide
Described by friends and family as happy, loving and ambitious just days before his death, Chris Cornell’s suicide has shocked people around the world. We take a closer look at the causes of this tragedy and what it says about addiction and mental health....
Continuing Care: Your Secret Weapon in Relapse Prevention
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...
4 Tricks to Stop Catastrophic Thinking, a Threat to Your Sobriety
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...