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Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi there SANE Community,

This fortnight we welcome Turning Point to the SANE Forums talking about substance use, addiction, and the relationship with mental health. Turning Point are Australia's leading National Addiction treatment, education and research centre. They also help us out on the forums as Moderators 😊

Breaking The Cycle

When it comes to substance use and substance abuse, there can be a strong link with mental health and wellbeing. Often, we hear people talking about the cyclical nature of mental health and substance use, as one impacts the other.

Alcohol and drug use is common in Australia, alcohol more so with 79% of adults having at least one drink in a year (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare).

There are also many Australians with a dual diagnosis of mental health concerns and addiction.


One of Turning Point's addiction, drug and alcohol counsellors and their online community manager will be joining us to talk about substance use, mental health and recovery from addiction. We will explore the places you can seek help for substance use habits, or addiction, and support a loved one who might be on their recovery journey.

Please join us here on Tuesday the 27th of April 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

Want to receive a reminder on the night? Hit the 'Support' button below.

New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

CalvinSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Question 5: What are your top tips for supporting a loved one who is living with addiction or substance use?
Where can families and loved ones seek help? And what Turning Point Services are available for people looking for support for addiction and their loved ones?

It can be extremely difficult for family and loved ones of someone struggling with addiction. When we see a loved one struggling, our automatic response is to do anything we can to help that person.

Its important to set boundaries, not give in to their demands (money etc) otherwise its easy to fall into the pattern of trying to save that person which can ineffect minimise consequences involved. If you feel they are always reluctant to acknowledge their problem start having conversations with them by using open questions and approaching in a calm way. Think of open questions to get that person thinking, planting the seed for them to reevaluate how their actions is impacting themsleves, check in to see what is going on for them. Most of all engage in your own self-care. When we are supporting a loved one its important to realise that we have limited control over the choices they make, your mental health is important too, give yourself permission to take a step back when its needed.

24 hour services available:

For the National Family Drug Support Line: 1300 368 186

Family Drug Help (Victoria): 1300 660 068

ADIS National: 1800 250 015

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thanks so much to everyone here for sharing your invaluable insights & experiences with everyone this evening. I've learnt so much from so many of you here 😊

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MerryContributor

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Hello3Casual Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thanks for having us tonight @Daisydreamer and to everyone that has joined in. I hope you have found the information useful either for yourself or for supporting a loved one recovering from substance use and addiction Feel free to contact us on our services and forums also

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CalvinSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thankyou everyone for having me here tonight, its been a pleasure to help answer some of your questions. Your contribution on this platform does not go unnoticed:)

Take one step at a time, reach out for support when needed, and most of all be kind to yourself 🙂

Thankyou for sharing your journey 🙂

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MerryContributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thank you so much, this has been so amaazing.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thank you @Calvin , @Hello3 😀:ok_hand:❤

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Breaking The Cycle: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs // Tues 27th April, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thank you everyone. At the end of Topic Tuesday, we do close replies to this post, but really encourage those that are interested to continue these conversations to do so in the community 💜

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