Podcasts about family drug support

In this first episode of the SAFE SPACE series we're going to find out what it's like to live with an addiction to Methamphetamine, also known as Ice. Jess sits down with 51 year old mum Nicole who survived 28 years of drug abuse and has now been abstinent from all substances for seven and a half years.  Nicole shares her experience of living with an addiction, the initial allure of the drug, and the devastating impact it had on her life, relationships, and body. There is so much we can learn from Nicole about what addiction does to your brain, the importance of the words we do or don't use when it comes to drug use, as well as the judgements we can unfairly make when we see people affected by drugs. Nicole is now a senior peer support worker at Mission Australia and helps guide people through addiction into recovery. Content Warning: This is a conversation about substance addiction and you'll hear some detailed descriptions of the damage that addiction can do to your mind and body, it also touches on suicide. Is there somebody you'd like to share this episode with? Just tap the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and pass it on LINKS: If you need support or want to learn more about substance addiction the National Alcohol and other drug hotline provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015. Family Drug Support is also available 24/7 if you're dealing with drug and alcohol use in your family and after some support 1300 368 186  And if anything in this story has caused you distress you might like to contact lifeline 13 11 14. If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS:Host: Jessica RoweGuest: Nicole Bowering Executive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Amy Code  The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Pauline Stewart is an educator, a psychologist, an Anglican Priest, and when she was an age when many would be hanging up their work clothes, she was starting up a charity to support the family and friends of people with alcohol or other drug habits. We talk about her time as a teacher and why she moved into psychology. We discuss her time working for the Ministry of Education as a psychologist. And we talk about Family Drug Support, the charity Pauline founded to educate and support people whose loved ones are misusing alcohol or other drugs. Pauline shares about why and how it started. We get into evidence based practice and why that is important, and Pauline shares about the opportunity she sees in this area to use new technologies including A.I. Find Family Drug Support on their website, fds.org.nz or find out how to financially support them here ___ Connect with me at downtoearthconversations.com or at Facebook: facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations  Instagram: @downtoearth.conversations Email: downtoearth.conversations@gmail.com  

Listen to Dr Suzie Hudson and Dr Hester Wilson (GP & addiction medicine specialist) talk about how GPs can help families with support and facts on alcohol and drugs if they are concerned about a loved one's problematic use. Also, the need for the family to prioritise their own wellbeing and understand how important family involvement is in treating someone who is having substance use issues. Resources and services mentioned in this podcast and useful links: • The NSW Health Your Room website (yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/) has general information about alcohol and other drugs and support services. The For Families (https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/families) pages on Your Room has information about navigating the system, self-care and wellbeing and how to talk about alcohol and other drugs with a loved one. • The Drug & Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service is a free 24/7 telephone service that provides general advice to health professionals who may require assistance with the clinical diagnosis and management of patients with alcohol and other drug related concerns. Within Sydney Metropolitan Area: (02) 8382-1006, Regional, Rural & Remote NSW: 1800 023 687 • Support service - Family Drug Support (https://www.fds.org.au/) • Publication - Language matters is a guide for using non stigmatising language (https://nada.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/language_matters_-_online_-_final.pdf) • Publication - Aggression, alcohol and drug use in the home - Support guide for adults (https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/publications/Pages/Aggression-alcohol-and-drug-use-in-the-home-support-guide-for-adults.aspx) • Journal article written by Dr Wilson - How stigmatising language affects people in Australia who use tobacco, alcohol and other drugs (https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2020/march/how-stigmatising-language-affects-people-in-austra/)

This is a cutaway episode that originally aired on the Real Drug Talk YouTube Channel. This episode is about how the AOD system in Australia is failing families across the country. Head over to our Youtube channel to see more videos like this.In this episode, Edwina tells a crazy story about how she had to pitch the rehab in order to get her brother a spot in rehab. This episode highlights how hard it is for families to get help for their loved ones in Australia. Check out Episode 71 for the full interview.______________________________________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recoveryThe one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)  Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentmentHow to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

Original publish date: Tue 06 Jul 2021. Shanna Whan is the CEO of Sober in the Country, a national advocacy program for social change in the bush. In this episode, Shanna shares her (very) personal journey, from growing up in her local rural scene to her battle with alcohol — which led her to start 'Sober in the Country'. She's determined to spread the message that ‘It's ok to say no to a beer' throughout Australia's rural communities. Shanna has worked as a rural journalist, a jillaroo, and a photographer, which gives her a unique perspective on Australian agricultural communities.   Mental health support: If you need mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services: Lifeline: 13 11 14 ​Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 MensLine: 1300 789 978 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800   Resources and links: Sober in the Country SITC Bush Tribe   Connect: Rural Bank website Rural Bank on Facebook Rural Bank on Twitter Rural Bank on LinkedIn Rural Bank on YouTube This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Rev. Bill Crews chats to founder Tony Trimmingham of Family Drug Support about International Drug Users' Remembrance Day on 21st July. The Remembrance Day is   where we take time to remember the people whose lives were unjustly cut short due to the criminalisation and stigmatisation of people who use drugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The illegal drug often referred to as 'ice', but also 'meth' or 'crystal meth' is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia, and people living in regional areas are more likely than those in cities to be addicted to it. But despite the devastating impact it has on users, not everyone who is hooked on ice looks like the stereotype of a drug addict, like Andrea who from the outside had it all - a millionaire lifestyle and wonderful children - but still succumbed to addiction. The Quicky speaks to Andrea about how she was introduced and got hooked on ice, how she managed to get off it, and what she wants you to know if you've ever been tempted to give it a try. If you are struggling with addiction, you can speak to someone at Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14. Or if you're worried about a loved one you can reach out to the ​​Family Drug Support 24 hour phone line on 1300 368 186. CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Andrea Simmons - CEO & Director at the Australian Anti Ice Campaign who previously lost everything when she became addicted to 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading or listening to our content, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back!!!!! And with a big mental health themed episode, as Maddy, a Telephone Crisis Supporter at Lifeline and a research assistant working in the Mental Health and Substance Use field joins us. We chat all things mental health during lockdown - including dealing with normal life on top of the stress of a pandemic. And life post lockdown - mainly those anxieties of re-entering society after so long out of it. Relevant mental health support channels: Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis hotline) https://www.lifeline.org.au/ (7pm-12am crisis support online chat) Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 (24/7 phone service) Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7 phone service) https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ (24/7 online chat) Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 phone service) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ (3pm-12am online chat) SANE Helpline: 1800 187 263 (10am-10pm phone service) https://www.sane.org/services/help-centre (10am-10pm online chat) Men's Helpline 1300 789 978 NSW Rural Mental Health Line 1800 656 463 Alcohol and Drug Information Services: 1800 250 015 (24/7 phone service) Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186 (24/7 phone service) NUAA: 1800 644 413 (9:30am-5pm Monday-Friday) Socials: Trends & Tings Podcast Group ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/605282423374555/ ~ Trends & Tings Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/trendsandtings/ ~ Trends & Tings Twitter ~ https://twitter.com/trendsandtings ~ Patreon ~  https://www.patreon.com/trendsandtings ~ Trends & Tings is hosted by Sydney lads, Gordon D'Mello (@gdm_ello) and Scott Singh (@scottysingstar). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shanna Whan is the CEO of Sober in the Country, a national advocacy program for social change in the bush. In this episode, Shanna shares her (very) personal journey, from growing up in her local rural scene to her battle with alcohol — which led her to start 'Sober in the Country'. She’s determined to spread the message that ‘It’s ok to say no to a beer’ throughout Australia’s rural communities. Shanna has worked as a rural journalist, a jillaroo, and a photographer, which gives her a unique perspective on Australian agricultural communities. Mental health support: If you need mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services: Lifeline: 13 11 14 ​Family Drug Support: 1300 368 186 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 MensLine: 1300 789 978 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 Resources and links: Sober in the Country SITC Bush Tribe Connect: Rural Bank website Rural Bank on Facebook Rural Bank on Twitter Rural Bank on LinkedIn Rural Bank on YouTube This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

When someone you love is affected by addiction, it’s hard to know how to help. However with the right knowledge, family members can play a vital role in the journey of recovery. This week’s podcast guest Chrissie Kelly is a highly experienced Community Services Professional specialising in the alcohol and other drugs and mental health sectors. As the Queensland State Manager for Family Drug Support, Chrissie leads the Queensland team in providing support and education to families impacted by someone’s alcohol and/or drug use. For over 22 years, Family Drug Support (FDS) has developed a highly successful model for supporting families and friends impacted by someone’s alcohol and/or drug use. This model has been effective in supporting more than 60,000 families. This week, Chrissie and I delve into the details of the Family Drug Support model, and discuss situations that families face when supporting someone with addiction issues. This includes factors of shame and stigma, how to communicate effectively with fellow family members, and steps to actively show support.

Today's guest is Tony Trimingham. Tony is the recipient of an Australian Humanitarian Award. He is author of the book, “Not My Family, Never My Child”, he is a psychotherapist and counselor and he is the founder and CEO of a family-centered harm-reduction program called Family Drug Support Australia. From what I can tell, Tony has always been a helpful person and counseling was of great interest to him, but he never thought much about drugs or addiction or how those things might impact people or their families. . . .  until his son Damien developed a destructive relationship with heroin.  Damien died of a drug overdose— an overdose that Tony believes could have been prevented if he and others knew then what he knows now. And that’s why started Family Drug Support Australia:  an organization that has provided comfort, education, and a regained sense of empowerment to thousands of families across the world. The Family Drug Support philosophy is one that Families For Sensible Drug policy is in the process of mirroring, here in the U.S. You can learn more about those efforts here http://fsdp.org/2019/02/14/familydrugsupportday/ - - - - - - - - - -  Learn more about Families For Sensible Drug Policy http://fsdp.org  Find dates of FSDP-involved events here http://fsdp.org/events/ - - - - - - - - - -  Learn more about today's guest https://www.fds.org.au/ Learn about the FDS Online Resource https://www.fdsonline.org.au/ Become a member of FDS https://www.fds.org.au/membership/membership  

Welcome to FSDP Presents: our new podcast with Zach Rhoads of "The Social Exchange Podcast." You, the listeners, will hear interviews with drug policy experts as well families directly affected by current drug policies and addiction-related issues. You will learn about Families For Sensible Drug Policy and what we are doing to support concerned family members like YOU-- ensuring that the collective family voice is front and center of a global conversation about drug policy. The episodes will be diverse and creative but two main themes will run through each episode: 1.) The question is not, "how do we keep people drug free?" Instead we ask, "how can we influence policies that will keep our families safe in a world in which drugs are ubiquitous?"   2.) How can we, as a society, do what is necessary reduce harms associated with drug use and save lives?   - - - - - -  Beginning 9/9 you can go to http://fsdpfamilies.libsyn.com to hear regular podcast episodes.  To learn more about Families For Sensible Drug Policy, go to http://fsdp.org  - - - - - -  Check out the links below to learn about upcoming events!  TOMORROW, 9/5 in Philadelphia -- A rally for "SAFEHOUSE" and Supervised Consumption Sites NJ Harm Reduction Workshop  President and Founder Carol Katz Beyer: "Support Don't Punish"  - - - - - - UPCOMING EPISODE: Soon you will hear an interview with Tony Trimingham, as he talks about his organization, "Family Drug Support" .  Tony says that he "can think of no better American organization to launch this program than FSDP!" 

In this episode Annie and Carla speak with the awesome Tony Trimingham OAM, CEO of Family Drug Support, founder of the Damien Trimingham Foundation and co-founder of Harm Reduction Australia about supporting families affected by alcohol and other drug issues, International FDS Day and how he became a leading advocate for drug law reform. LINKS Family Drug Support https://www.fds.org.au/ International Family Drug Support Day 2019 – Sunday 24 Feb http://internationalfdsday.fds.org.au/ Sydney – International Family Drug Support Day 2019 (Tuesday 26 Feb) http://internationalfdsday.fds.org.au/2019-events/sydney-nsw-international-family-drug-support-day-2019 Harm Reduction Australia https://www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au/ Tony’s book, Not my child, never my family https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/self-help-practical/Not-My-Family-Never-My-Child-Tony-Trimingham-9781741755251 For more info: csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/podca…carla-treloar/

Chloe Span hosts Enpsychedelia, talking about the upcoming International Family Drug Support Day and hosting guests:Tara SchultzSofia Devetak (SSDP NSW)Penny Hill (SSDP Australia Co-founder)

 This week's show is about upcoming drug law reform around recreational drug use, and what's current in harm reduction approaches.We’ll hear from three guests on this topic, Nevena Spirovska from grassroots campaign High Alert, Stephanie Tzanetis from DanceWize, once a grassroots campaign and now supported by Health Promotion Victoria, and Julaine Allan, an adjunct associate at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.  Music is by Simona Castricum N.B. The US academic referred to Julaine Allan is Dr Daniel Ciccarone, a San Franciso-based public health researcher and physician. Women on the Line does not condone or condemn people who use drugs for their choices. If you are concerned about your drug use or that of a friend, you can call Family Drug Support on 1300 368 186, or check out your state-based service.