Tash Sultana: Recovery from Drugs is Possible
Some people think that recovery is not possible when someone has an alcohol or other drug problem. I don't believe this. In fact I'm...
Where Are We Up to On This Journey?
At the end of Mental Health Week I find myself wondering where I am up to on this mental health, alcohol and other drug journey? And I'm...
Alcohol or Drug Problem, How Do I Know?
It can be difficult to work out whether alcohol or other drugs have become a problem. For example, if we have a glass of wine or a beer...
Just Separate the Person from the Drugs
It sounds so easy doesn't it? Just separate the person from the problem (alcohol or other drugs) and everything will be OK. Well actually...
Drug and Alcohol Misuse - "Just Fix It Please"
Family members who seek help for alcohol or other drug problems just want the problem fixed and fixed quickly. But the problem with these...
Alcohol and Drugs are all Consuming...If We Let Them Be
There is no doubt that alcohol and other drugs can become all consuming for the person dependent on these substances. But what is worth...
Comparing Drug and Alcohol Use
There seems to be a view out there that having an alcohol problem is not as bad as having a drug problem because alcohol is legal....
Youth Alcohol and Drug Support Services
We have a shortage of alcohol and drug support services in our community - for people of all ages. Before we reach out for service...
Alcohol and other drugs - Why others and not me?
I had a great conversation this week with a family member affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug problems (she knows who she...
Drugs, Drugs, Drugs
It's easy to focus on the negatives of drug use when our news is filled with stories of fear, death and hospitalisations through illegal...
