Addiction

Take the time to talk to about mental health with the people around you this RUOK Day and any day. It could make all the difference.

Stress, isolation and workplace bullying took RN Terry to a place of alcohol misuse and despair. He tells us how a specialist health service helped him to sobriety and new hope.

Medication for Angus’ chronic migraines helped alleviate his stress but resulted in dependence. He shares how meeting others with the same story helped him navigate a path back to safely managed pain.

Some of us drink to cope with stress, shift work, or the demands of our work. But how do we recognise when our drinking has become a problem that could lead to a health issue?

Many of us gamble as an escape or for a thrill. But it can be hard to tell when our gambling becomes a problem for ourselves and others.

Substance use and dependence can affect anyone. No one starts using drugs with the intention of becoming dependent.