What are illegal drugs?

What are illegal drugs?

A drug is a substance that affects the way the body functions. The term drugs can be used to refer to many different substances. From over the counter medication such as paracetamol, to an illicit substance such as heroin. If a drug is illegal this means it is...
Addiction treatment in a pandemic

Addiction treatment in a pandemic

“Addiction prevalence is not going to slow down during this period, with recent research suggesting that the problem will only get worse during the lockdown.” – Doctor Lapa, Rehab Clinics The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, affecting all of us in Melbourne,...
What are the long-term effects of ecstasy?

What are the long-term effects of ecstasy?

Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, can have long term effects on the brain. MDMA is a central nervous stimulant that increases the activity of three main neurotransmitters including: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Research has shown that regular consumption of...
What is rehab?

What is rehab?

Addiction comes in many shapes and forms, as does the recovery process. So, what is rehab? Generally when someone refers to rehab they are referring to a supervised addiction recovery program to help with managing substance use issues. Rehabilitation programs have...
What is DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy)?

What is DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy)?

Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) is a form of psycho-therapy designed to assist people with psychosocial disorders such as addiction and borderline personality disorder (BPD). When used as part of an addiction treatment program it supports recovery by promoting...