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23.01.2022 Ice epidemic still making news in 2020 For the last 10 weeks, there have been relentless media updates on the Corona Virus (COVID-19), resulting in other news topics being put on the back-burner. This is understandable as this insidious enemy, silent and deadly, cannot be seen by the naked eye and has caught the world off guard. There is however another danger to the community that holds enough merit that it has re-emerged through the COVID-19 news pool. This is the Ice ...Continue reading

21.01.2022 In case you missed this story, A young life lost to Meth... The Daily Mail released a news report yesterday highlighting the need for more rehabs in Australia, in memory of the tragic suicide of a 22 year old meth addict 5 years ago. While the government is pencil pushing and looking for funds, many lives are lost and families in despair. Some may be lucky to get a bed from the public rehabs but there is an estimated waiting list of between 200, 000 to 500,000 patients. Alth...ough private residential facilities in Australia are available as options, prices are beyond the average families means. As mentioned in the article, many have instead gone overseas to luxury private rehabs in Thailand and Bali but even then, prices are for those who can afford it. At Affordable Rehabs, we believe recovery shouldnt have to be expensive... it should be made available to those who are ready to turn their lives around For the month of March, we are offering a 20% discount Or while rooms are available. Our 3 month program of $ 6500 NOW only $5200 Our 6 month program of $9999 NOW only $ 7999 For details and to obtain our information pack, Message us OR Email: info@affordable rehabs.com.au www.affordablerehabs.com.au See more

20.01.2022 Pet Therapy- Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment I just saw a movie called The Art of Racing in the Rain. It was about Denny Swift, a promising Formula Race One driver, his young family and his best friend who happened to be his pet dog. When tragedy struck, his dog was the glue that held them together, kept his sanity intact and was the only one who truly empathised with him. Denny actually believed in reincarnation. He said: In Mongolia, when a dog dies, he is buried ...Continue reading

16.01.2022 The Meth Epidemic - An entire generation of Australians at risk It is common knowledge that the Australian drug market fetches the highest price for illicit drugs compared to almost any other country in the world. This means that international crime syndicates are relentless when it comes to trying to meet the insatiable appetite of the Australian drug market. But surely this alone could not be the sole factor that has led to Australias meth crisis? Experts say that Austral...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Corona Virus its impact on Drug, Alcohol and other substance addictions By now, everyone would have heard variations of morbid statistics and horror stories of cataclysmic proportions on Covid-19 infections and fatalities. It is considered by doomsayers as the prophesied Armageddon; a pandemic of unprecedented proportions. Not since the Great Depression in the 1930s and World War II have social disruption, economic disaster and uncertainty unified every single human being ...on this planet. From the time the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 as a pandemic, Governments worldwide implemented health measures and provided stimulus packages or handouts to everyone who lost jobs, income and businesses to soften the devastating impact of lockdowns and quarantining. There is no doubt that the Corona Virus has changed our lives. The positive outcomes of this nightmare are numerous; one of them being that compassion towards the needy has emerged. There is however one group which has been neglected; the proverbial elephant in the room. No one ever hears of what is being done to help those who are addicted to drugs, alcohol or any other substances. In one of our posts, we have stated that addiction is considered by health experts to be a mental and brain disorder. While many argue that addicts brought this situation on to themselves, there is no denying the fact that for people suffering from substance abuse disorder (SUD) control of their brain functions is inhibited or compromised. Addicts are in fact more affected by social isolation than the normal person. In Australia, help is being mobilised for those who need to reach out. The media noise on Corona Virus has drowned any other news about some of the good things that are being done by organisations to those who need them most. We encourage you to have a look at the article we posted on our website which lists some of the resources on help available. https://affordablerehabs.com.au/coronavirus-how-is-this-af/ Please share to as many people as you can. Perhaps this can be your way of helping the marginalised impacted by lockdowns and isolation.

14.01.2022 Australia has a drug problem Did you know that Australians spent $9.3 billion on drugs in 2018, with data showing an increase in usage of cocaine and methamphetamine from previous years? That gives us an indication of just how big the size of the Australian black market is. But how does the government actually come up with such a staggering number? One would think that this estimation is exaggerated based on a bunch of independent studies, surveys, and seizures. However, tha...ts not the case. An analysis of wastewater across 58 water stations shows how much of each of the drugs is being consumed around the country. This study revealed that more than 9.6 tonnes of methamphetamine was consumed in 2018, along with 4 tonnes of cocaine, 1.1 tonnes of MDMA, and more than 700kg of heroin. So its fair to say that Australia likes taking mood-altering substances. But this isnt something thats isolated to Australia only, nor is it a recent phenomenon. Almost every culture has their own preferred drugs of choice whether it is used in a recreational or medicinal setting. The problem that Australia has is that our demand reduction and harm minimisation measures are failing. Our current method of measuring key performance indicators are through the amount of drugs seized, charges, arrests and prosecutions. And based on recent data, it would seem that although law enforcement have been successful with arrest and prosecutions, they are fighting a losing battle against reducing the supply. This makes us wonder why political parties have not introduced a new policy that would start treating addiction as a serious health issue; thus allowing rehabilitation centres to receive more funding and resources. Its not rocket science to be able to connect the dots between addiction, crime rates, lost potential, and the damage that addiction has on the community. Australia needs to hit the reset button on its National Drug Strategy. Both political parties need to start treating addiction as a serious health issue by expanding and improving drug treatment options such as the introduction of mandatory long-term rehabilitation programs. Until we see some courageous politicians step up and properly address this issue then its a case of if nothing changes, then nothing changes. For information on affordable long-term drug and alcohol treatment programs, contact us today. 1800 057 007 www.affordablerehabs.com.au

14.01.2022 Tristans final moments spent in a dog box Tristan, 23, had an unusually violent reaction to MDMA the night when his friends decided to call triple-0 for help. But instead of an ambulance arriving, Tristan found himself handcuffed and bleeding inside a small metal enclosure in the back of a police car known as a dog box. Its in this tiny cage where this young man spent his final moments before dying. This poses the question as to why police arrived on the scene to transp...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Ice -Crystal Methamphetamine is now Australias preferred drug of choice. Is there a solution to this crisis? Australias current drug epidemic has skyrocketed to alarming proportions, which is primarily being driven by the drug, Ice. While exact numbers of regular and dependent methamphetamine users are not easy to establish, according to the Medical Journal of Australia, in over a period of five years (2010 to 2015) there has been a considerable increase of meth users parti...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Recovery can be fun!

08.01.2022 Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation- Australia’s solution to the drug epidemic? Australia has a population of only 20 million people and yet, according to a 2016 report done for the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare by the National Drug Strategy Household Survey: More than 3 million Australians use an illicit drug and about 1 million misuse a pharmaceutical drug every year, or 15.6% of the population. More than 40% of Australians over 14 have used an illicit ...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Rehab Angel? I wasnt expecting thi$... A few years ago, several news items popped up that really caught my attention. These articles were about parents who were struggling to get their kids help with their drug addiction. I found myself empathising with these mothers experiences as I was in the exact same position as they were. My search to find a suitable yet affordable drug rehab facility for my son wasnt going so well. After enquiring with different facilities throughou...t Australia, I was disheartened when I was told that my son may not be eligible to be placed on the immediate waiting list. When I tried my luck with various private residential rehab centres in Australia, I nearly fell off my chair learning just how expensive they were. This led me to expand my search overseas to places like Thailand, Bali and finally the Philippines. Like many parents affected by addiction in the family, the search for help can be a stressful experience. It all boiled down to money and whether the facility was safe and accredited. I eventually came across these guys called Affordable Rehabs who are Australian owned and operating in the Philippines. They seemed to tick off all the boxes on my list and most importantly, were more in line with my budget compared to Thailand and Bali. When my son agreed to enrol in long-term treatment with them, I was conflicted with a mixture of emotions such as hope, anxiety, and relief. After his completion of a 6-month treatment program, I honestly was taken back by the level of growth and maturity that he was now displaying. Its the little things that surprised me, from finding his bed made in the mornings, to taking up more responsibilities around the house. Most importantly, he was clean and sober. I couldnt thank the team at Affordable Rehabs enough. The icing on the cake was when they asked me if I wanted to become a Rehab Angel. Put simply, they wanted me to be one of their brand ambassadors. To be honest, based on how my son went in treatment, I was happy to recommend their program to others for free as an extension of my gratitude. I guess what goes around comes around because being a brand ambassador allowed me to receive some pretty noteworthy financial incentives. I also got the satisfaction of knowing that I played my role in initiating the recovery process with other families struggling with addiction in the family. I believe there are certain requirements to qualify as a Rehab Angel with these guys but just shoot them a message if youre interested and refer to this article. Their email is [email protected]

07.01.2022 Australians will soon be able to travel overseas for rehab treatment Everyone in this planet has not escaped the impact of Covid-19. In Australia, each of our respective realities has completely changed; lives have been turned upside down. To make matters worse, a lockdown was imposed on 24 March 2020. The government announced a ban on Australians travelling overseas under the Biosecurity Act 2015. This measure was implemented to help prevent travellers returning to Australia...Continue reading

06.01.2022 Tristan’s final moments spent in a dog box Tristan, 23, had an unusually violent reaction to MDMA the night when his friends decided to call triple-0 for help. But instead of an ambulance arriving, Tristan found himself handcuffed and bleeding inside a small metal enclosure in the back of a police car known as a dog box. It’s in this tiny cage where this young man spent his final moments before dying. This poses the question as to why police arrived on the scene to transp...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation- Australias solution to the drug epidemic? Australia has a population of only 20 million people and yet, according to a 2016 report done for the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare by the National Drug Strategy Household Survey: More than 3 million Australians use an illicit drug and about 1 million misuse a pharmaceutical drug every year, or 15.6% of the population. More than 40% of Australians over 14 have used an illicit ...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Addiction is a Chronic Brain Disorder We had a very strong suspicion that something was seriously wrong. But nothing could have prepared us from the shock when our son told us about his addiction to methamphetamine, or Ice. The world, as weve known it, ended. Our otherwise normal, loving family was in turmoil. Questions, recriminations and the blame game ensued; threatening to break the bond that held us. Addiction does that to families. It can break it or make it strong. ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Codependency Therapy in Drug Rehab facilities Most Drug Rehab centres often include psychotherapy sessions for codependency as part of the treatment process for their patients. This complex issue is recognised by experts as a possible obstacle to recovery for the addict. The first time I attended an NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meeting with my son, he told me I should introduce myself as a codependent. I willingly obliged. At the time, I went to the meeting to support my son who ...Continue reading

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