According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately 22 per cent of Australians struggled with their mental health between 2020 and 2022. Many of these people can find the treatment they need to get a handle on their conditions by going to individual counselling or attending support groups. However, some people may need …
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 so sparingly and the people who drink alcohol will drink responsibly, there will be those for whom drug and alcohol …
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 injected, leading to rapid addiction due to its intense and short-lived high. It poses serious health risks, including heart attacks, strokes, …
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 major legal consequences. That said, people still take cocaine for its euphoric effects. On the other end of the legal spectrum …
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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 of health problems. One of the effects of methamphetamine use is a condition that is referred to as “meth mouth.” …
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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 will take medication for it. Xanax, a brand name for alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine medication that’s commonly used to treat anxiety …
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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 there are times when a person’s anxiety isn’t a response to something external. For some people, anxiety isn’t a …
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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 fleeting nor rational. For them, anxiety is almost their default emotional state, and this can have a major impact on …
Burnout is a state in which a person feels constant physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. When a person is burnt out, they’re in a state in which their stress levels may begin to have an impact on their physical and mental health. When a person is burnt out, either at work or at home, then …
Cocaine is one of the most commonly used drugs in Australia. Most of the time, cocaine comes in the form of white powder, and it’s often ‘cut’ or mixed with other substances, which can make the substance even more harmful than it already is. There is a variant that is known as ‘crack’ cocaine, and …
