Taking the first step and admitting that alcohol has become a problem in your life is challenging for many people. Overcoming alcohol addiction and abuse can feel insurmountable and the idea of living without a drink can be daunting and overwhelming, which is why we’re here to help.
We recognise that alcohol addiction and abuse – whether it’s binge drinking or daily drinking – can affect all age groups, backgrounds, ethnicities and genders. We understand the pain of the addiction process – the loneliness, isolation, shame and fear – and we’re committed to helping and supporting you on a pathway to recovery.
The expertly written blog posts below can help you understand more about alcohol addiction and abuse, and how to overcome it.
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I started drinking from a young age, about 12 or 13 I believe. My parents divorced when I was 5, so I was only young, but I always remember that … Continued.
My brother has cerebral palsy. When he was born in 1966, my parents were told he would never walk, never talk, just be a ‘vegetable’. He wears hearing aids because … Continued.
It often said that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but human connection. And whilst most friendships in life are created over shared experiences, Ian and Justin’s bond transcends … Continued.
Many who are in recovery recall only too well the difficulty of trusting that a simple 12 step program will help us overcome the complexity of our alcohol and drug … Continued.
To be honest, I never felt like I’ve ever belonged. From a young age I suffered with learning difficulties. When I first went to school I always felt that I … Continued.
“Hi my name’s Ash and I’m an alcoholic…” It took me years to be able to say this out loud, but when I finally took acceptance over this fact, my … Continued.
Strategies that work
I was brought up in a very lovely, very middle-class family and my parents are still happily together. I was afforded a great education, went to a private school and … Continued.
You only have to look at images of Sydney’s beaches post-public holiday to see that as a nation, we certainly enjoy a drink. Bottles strewn across parklands from end to … Continued.
Former client, Andy had lost everything. But getting clean got him more than he could have possibly imagined. “I’m the youngest of three boys and was brought up in a … Continued.
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