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The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.

Thomas Edison

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Recovery, Uncategorized

ADHD: Complexities in Diagnosis and Treatment

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has garnered significant attention over the past few decades, sparking debates, controversies, and concerns regarding its diagnosis, …
Prescription Addiction
Recovery, Uncategorized

When Healing Hurts

In 2021, the number of people worldwide suffering from opioid use disorder stood at 21.39 million. Earlier this year, the …
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Recovery, Mental Health

The Healing Power of Horses

In her work with rescue horses, Candida Baker has seen some magical moments of healing take place between horses and …
A thought-provoking article exploring the experiences and challenges faced by individuals with drug addiction. The article sheds light on the complexities of addiction, recovery journeys, and the importance of compassionate support and resources for those seeking to overcome substance abuse
Mental Health

Cocaine Use: Crossing the Line

Cocaine use in Australia has seen its highest level of increase in almost 20 years. In 2019, a staggering 4.2 …
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Mental Health

Ties that Bind

When it comes to addiction rehabilitation, family and loved ones can be the difference between success and disappointment. Exactly how …
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Mental Health

Playing the Mental Health Card

It’s easy to be cynical when a high-profile person cites ‘mental health issues’ as a seemingly convenient excuse for poor …
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Mental Health

How do you catch a falling star?

Mark Morrissey, talent agent representing artists including Chris Hemsworth and Delta Goodrem says the public may not realise how fragile …
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Workplace Wellness

Calm through the storm

When a senior executive is experiencing a physical or psychological episode, it generally isn’t a change in productivity that is …
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Relationships

Making mental health a family affair

According to the 2017 Growing up in Australia study, 91% of 14-15-year-old girls and 81% of 14-15-year-old boys say they’ve …
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Mental Health

Time to Change

Change is rarely easy. When you’re stuck in a pattern and feel you’ve lost control, it can be difficult to …
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Mental Health

When a harmless habit becomes a problematic vice

Many of us reach for a glass of wine, maybe two, at the end of the day, as a way …
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Mental Health

Positive masculinity

IT’S so predictable. Every other week we turn on the television and there he is, another tearful, high profile sportsman, …