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Why do youth use drugs and alcohol? It’s a question many parents, carers and educators ask when they notice a young person experimenting with alcohol or other drugs. For some,…

Our integrated care approach is designed to provide support to those suffering from drug or alcohol-related issues. The strategy is focused on empowering people and giving them the resources and…

Harm minimisation refers to strategies aimed at reducing the harm associated with behaviours detrimental to health and wellbeing. Australia has had a long commitment to harm minimisation and has used…

It is widely accepted that risky alcohol and other drug (AOD) use causes stress not only to the individual using drugs but also to family members and significant others. This…

Zero-alcohol products are designed to mimic the appearance, taste and smell of alcoholic drinks but contain no, or very low amounts of alcohol. They generally refer to beverages with less…

During this time of the year, many people will make resolutions to change some aspect of their behaviour in which they might have concerns. We may resolve to exercise more,…

We often get asked, “What is Motivational Interviewing​?”. So, in this article, we’re going to outline and explain Motivational Interviewing and why it’s a common technique used by our team…

Mental health disorders are very common in people seeking alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment. Similarly, people with mental health problems often have high rates of AOD problems as well….

Trauma responses, symptoms and behaviours associated with experiencing often repeated extreme trauma, especially from childhood, can include distressing and intrusive memories, dreams or nightmares. There may be flashbacks of the…

Watching a loved one live with an alcohol, drug or mental health concern is hard. It’s even harder when this has an impact on your life, and you’re a child….