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...
Shame on Alcohol and Drugs
Shame is an awful feeling. It fills our body and mind and creates a situation where talking about things like alcohol and other drug...
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...
Prisons: Where There's a Will There's a Way
I was so inspired recently when I saw what the Netherlands are doing to close their prisons due to lack of prisoners! Check out the...
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...
Locking Up the Mentally Ill and Drug Affected
"The degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons" (Dostoevsky). Dostoevsky had it right! Our prisons are...
Easter Eggs and Drugs
Easter holidays, easter eggs, hot cross buns, sunshine and the winter months coming. Time for family, friends, gardening, the beach, a...
