Nearly half of all Australian adults will try an illicit substance at some point in their lives, and even more of them will drink alcohol. While many of the people who use drugs will do...
Cocaine is a potent drug derived from the coca plant, native to South America and is commonly used recreationally for its euphoric effects, increased energy, and heightened alertness. Cocaine can be snorted, smoked, or...
Cocaine is a stimulant drug that is made from the leaves of the coca plant that’s indigenous to South America. The use of cocaine is illegal in Australia, and its trafficking can come with...
The use of meth is a significant problem in Australia, and some drug use can result in permanent brain damage. But lifelong brain damage is an extreme consequence, and substance abuse can cause a variety...
Anxiety is prevalent in Australia, not just as an emotion but also as a medical disorder. Many Australians will struggle with an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, and many of them...
Many Australians will struggle with mental illness at some point in their lifetime, with anxiety being prominent. For many people, their struggle with anxiety is temporary. The emotion is generally in response to something external. But...
Anxiety is a major concern in Australia, as many Australians struggle with anxiety. While the emotion of anxiety itself is normal, it’s meant to be fleeting and rational. But for some people, anxiety is neither...
Ice, Meth, Speed, Glass, Crystal, Crank, call it what you want.. Methamphetamine, has become what I refer to as a substance that “destroys the soul”. A bit heavy for some to read, or admit,...
What we really have is a daily reprieve (from our alcoholic or addict behaviors) contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85. I heard this statement several times when I was...
Ice addiction, a significant public health concern in Australia, impacts not only individuals but also their families and communities. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, methamphetamine, including its potent form ‘ice’, is one...
