Also see Alcohol & Drugs
Also see Overdose and too much alcohol
Definition:
An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop, even if you want to. If you use cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, or gamble, you could become addicted to doing these activities. If you are addicted, they control you and your actions and make your life not very enjoyable. They can really hurt you and could even kill you.
GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Reach Out: What is addiction?
Health Direct: What is addiction?
Reach Out: How to tell if you have a drug problem
Reach Out: What is alcohol addiction?
Reach Out: Addiction
Reach Out: Gambling Addictions
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
See Alcohol & Drugs
Very Well Mind: How to overcome an addiction
HelpGuide: Overcoming a drug addiction
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
TED Talks:
Johann Hari: Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong
Mission Australia: A story of addiction and recovery 'Dora's journey'
Crewing for or helping others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
See Overdose and too much alcohol
See Alcohol & Drugs
Raising Children: Preventing or limiting teenage alcohol use
Reach Out: How to help a friend with drug addiction
Articles of Interest:
The Atlantic: How Iceland got teens to say No to drugs
