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

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor19 Apr 2021, 9:10 am AEST

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

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:02 pm AEST

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

Hi @Hydrangea and thank you for being here tonight. You are definitiely in the right place to chat with others who can understand 💙 Throughout the chat, if you have any questions for our guests you are more than welcome to ask them

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:03 pm AEST

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

Welcome @Tarnia @Bunniekins 💜

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:03 pm AEST

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

Hi @Hydrangea @Tarnia & @Bunniekins. So glad you could join us this evening!

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:06 pm AEST

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

We are so happy to have you here @Calvin and @Hello3!

As fellow forumites, we are so excited to share tonight with you and learn more about Turning Point.

I really loved this quote @Calvin

"I’m here to discuss the importance of understanding the ripple effect that addiction can have on peoples lives, to discuss the link between mental health and addiction and to bring light to some of the reasons why some people lean on drugs, alcohol and gambling as a coping mechanism."

I am looking forward to seeing this conversation unfold

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:06 pm AEST

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

@TideisTurning Been looking forward to it 🙂

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

CalvinSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:07 pm AEST

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

Hi there @Hydrangea Thanks for sharing with us tonight.

@Hydrangea wrote:

Hi, everyone!

We have a son 23 years old who has schizophrenia. Drugs have been his maladaptive coping mechanism. He escapes to drugs as he has not learned how to cope any other ways.

Hydrengea

Hi there @Hydrangea Thanks for sharing with us tonight.

I'd imagine that would be quite stressful as a parent. Trying to support a loved one can be difficult. When theres a mental illness involved with an addiction its usually called a 'Dual Diagnosis'. Maybe getting an assessment could help and other health professionals involved if he hasn't already.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:08 pm AEST

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

Hello @Calvin , @Hello3 , @TideisTurning , @Daisydreamer

Like to tag @Fee1

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:08 pm AEST

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

Our first question for you tonight @Hello3 @Calvin

Question 1: We would love to hear more about the work that Turning Point do

And for our community,

What are you looking forward to in this discussion?

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:12 pm AEST

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

I would like to hear a bit about alcoholism. My dad was an alcoholic. My sister is and I am. I also have bipolar I/schizoaffactive disorder.

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CalvinSenior Contributor27 Apr 2021, 7:14 pm AEST

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

Question 1: We would love to hear more about you and the work that Turning Point do?

Turning Point is a lead provider in education, research and addiction treatment where people can access an addiction specific medical service. In our counselling department we have multiple telephone/online counsellors that are available to help those struggling and Alcohol, Drugs or Gambling.

A lot of the time, our service is a first step for many people and I feel privileged and grateful that I am given the opportunity to be a part of the first steps to someones journey toward recovery. Understanding peoples unique journeys, creating connections, helping people to acknowledge their strengths, create goals and to just be that ear to listen, reminds me why I love what I do.

Even though our service is specific for people living in Victoria. You can call the Alcohol, Drug Info Service national number on 1800 250 015.

Some of you might be familiar with our 'Addicted Australia' Docuseries that recently aired on SBS. If you haven't seen this yet it is still available to view on SBS Demand.

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