Rehab is the most effective way to quit addiction. But in Australia, it can be expensive. In this blog, we will discuss the cost of rehab in Australia and suggest affordable alternatives.
According to government studies, ice consumption in Australia has significantly increased in recent years—we look at who is using the drug, where in the country it is mostly being abused, and how addicts can break free from it. Sharelines More than one million...
Hoping to start a national conversation about mental health, Aussie footballers announce plans to bike more than 1,400 km from Sydney to Melbourne—500 meters for each of the 2,866 Australians who committed suicide in 2016. Sharelines
Australia is described as ‘ripe’ for legalisation of recreational marijuana. But it remains unregulated, and cannabis use continues to come with risks. Sharelines
There’s never been a better time to be sober in Sydney. With that in mind, here’s a shortlist of sober ways to enjoy Sydney after sunset. SharelinesThere’s never been a better time to be #sober in #Sydney. There’s never been a better time to be #sober in #Sydney....
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...
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...
The first 90 days of recovery are often the most challenging, as you transition back into your daily life full of responsibilities and relapse triggers. Learn how to avoid relapse in early recovery and get off to a good start on your new life free of alcohol and...
You have made it through your rehab programme, but what comes next? How are you expected to jump back into your everyday life and remain drug- and alcohol-free? Read on to find out more about what types of continuing care programmes are out there and how they can help...
Addiction is a complex condition that to overcome, for many people, requires professional help. A well-rounded treatment programme within a calming environment can help you recover and equip you with new life skills. This can be done in an inpatient or outpatient...
We sometimes hear the term, “mindfulness.” But what is it exactly, and how can mindfulness meditation help with addiction recovery? Here we take a look at ways that mindfulness meditation has been proven to help those who are in recovery, and how you can incorporate...