What is a high functioning addict?
You may have heard the term high functioning addict being used by or about someone with an addiction issue. This is a term that is generally used to reference addicts of a particular socio-economic demographic who can afford to use this term. It tends to be associated...
What to expect when getting sober
When it comes to getting sober it isn’t a one size fits all deal. Everyone’s experience and situation is different and unique. However, there are a few things that can be expected, and should be considered when you’re ready to start recovery and journey toward...
Two common types of addiction
Addiction is complex and involves more than just substance abuse and/or dependence. Behaviours that you can’t stop doing which are negatively impacting your life, are likely to be considered an addiction. This can include activities or substance use. One of the ways...
What is Aftercare?
When it comes to battling addiction, rehab is only part of the solution. What happens after rehab is really important to your recovery journey and for your relapse prevention plan. That’s where aftercare comes in. So, what is aftercare? Aftercare programs offer...
Do you have a prescription drug addiction?
Prescription drug addiction is on the rise in Australia. Medications that were originally prescribed by a health professional to help improve your quality of life may end up having the opposite effect. Opioids, Sedatives, and Stimulants are the three main types of...
Benefits of family counselling in addiction treatment
Addiction impacts more than just the person battling addiction. Families are on the battlefield right beside them and it can be extremely difficult to maintain healthy relationships when you are in the thick of it. There are many benefits of family counselling within...
Dual Diagnosis – What does it mean?
Dual diagnosis refers to when diagnosed mental health issues occur at the same time as drug or alcohol dependence. It means that an individual has been diagnosed with more than one condition. Stress, trauma and genetics are some of the common risk factors that play a...
How to help an alcoholic in denial
It can be extremely tough to stand by and watch someone you love struggle with an alcohol problem, especially one they don’t seem to know they have. It’s also incredibly challenging trying to help someone in denial about their alcohol use and its impacts. Denial can...
7 myths about addiction and recovery
There are a lot of things that get said about addicts, addiction, and everything in between. Here are 7 myths about addiction and recovery that we have compiled to help shed some light. 1. ALL ADDICTS ARE THE SAME Blanket statements like this remove the person from...
Beware of Rehab Scams
It's scary to think that there are people out there looking to take advantage of you when you are at your most vulnerable. The last thing you need when you are taking steps up to get your life in order is someone pushing you back down. Here are some things to look out...
How to talk to someone about their addiction
It can be challenging to know how to talk to a loved one struggling with an addiction. You want to convey your love and support while avoiding miscommunication, which can all feel a bit like walking on egg shells. Here are some tips from the team at Arrow Health on...
Heroin addiction treatment
If you’re seeking support for someone you care about who has a heroin addiction, we want you to know that it is treatable and that recovery is possible with the right support. Addiction can negatively impact every area of a person’s life, from finances and work and...
5 Truths about rehab
The day has come. It’s time for you to check in to Arrow Health’s in-patient program and begin a new chapter of your life. You might be wondering if you’re making the right decision, or trying to convince yourself that you don’t really need to be here. It’s okay....
What are the long-term effects of alcohol consumption?
Results from the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey showed that 77% of Australians aged 14 and over drank alcohol in the previous year. Of this, nearly 10% of them are likely to meet the criteria for alcohol addiction. A further 29% of this group were using...
Behaviour Change Programs – do they work?
When trying to work out how effective Behaviour Change Programs or Interventions really are and if they actually work, it’s important to understand what behaviour change is. How behaviours can be altered has become an increased and important area for research and...