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...
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...
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...
New Laws Against Over-the-counter Codeine Meds Attempt to Curb Opioid Addiction
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...
Why Weed Addiction is Worse Than You May Think
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,...
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...
What Shape will Australia’s Drug Policy Reform Take?
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...