Client Story: Ice destroyed my life
The 2022-23 National Drug Strategy Household Survey revealed a stark reality: 1.6 million Australians over the age of 14 have used crystal methamphetamine; including ice, speed, or base. Among them is Melinda Hansen, a 25-year-old woman from Melbourne whose story...
Common coping mechanisms
Living with a loved one who struggles with alcohol use disorder can be incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing. Family members often find themselves in a tough spot, feeling responsible for their loved one’s behaviour or downplaying how their actions affect...
My first day at Arrow Health: Alex’s Journal
I came to Arrow Health after two exhausting years of trying to get clean. For a while I had managed to stop using hard drugs every day and had cut things down to the occasional bender. But, I was still stuck on daily benzo’s just to feel comfortable. Each time I...