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Arrow Health

Locality: Armadale, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8393 0217

Address: 86A Kooyong Road 3143 Armadale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.arrowhealth.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Arrow didn’t care that I was in custody when my wife first approached them. They told us that it didn’t matter how I came to rehab, as long as I got there. And it was the support and structure provided by the Arrow program that directed me onto my path of recovery. Doing the Arrow program taught me a lot about the disease of addiction and everything that comes with it. Arrow introduced me to group therapy and counselling. I have learned to prioritise my recovery every day. I have been able to reconnect with my family and develop new friendship groups with people that are supportive and experiencing the same things as me. I am 6 months clean and most importantly have the tools in place to manage my recovery and finally get my life back on track. - Rodney, former client www.arrowhealth.com.au

24.01.2022 My brother is a drug addict. Amongst trying to juggle work and other life commitments, my mum and I were completely stressed out and despite seeing doctors, addiction doctors, various specialists and counsellors, nothing gave us practical advice that actually helped us. The Family First Step Program that you run SAVED us and our family! You gave us an environment of support, with practical advice that we could put to use. Michaela The freeFamily First Step Program is now available Australia wide. For more info: https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/family-support/ Or give us a call on 03 8393 0217.

24.01.2022 We often get asked what the difference is between inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs. This blog post says it all but, in short, the main differences are: 1. Length of time 2. Location 3. The program itself and what it involves.... To find answer to all your questions, read on...

23.01.2022 The latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report was recently released. Key facts: There has been a nearly six-fold increase in the number of Australians getting treatment for drugs such as ice or speed in the past decade. People are getting treated for alcohol abuse more than any other drug More than half of people seeking drug and alcohol treatment were between 20 to 39-years-old. Australians aged 40 and over made up 35 per cent of treatment cases.... If you or someone you care about needs help, call us to learn more about various addiction treatment options: 03 8393 0217

23.01.2022 When it comes to addiction, it affects everyone. If someone in your family is suffering, you don’t need to deal with it alone. Our family counsellors are experts in the field and can help you work out what to do. Call us on 03 8393 0217 for free advice. Find out more about family programs including the free Family First Step Program: https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/family-support/

22.01.2022 Wait times for drug and alcohol treatment have ballooned during the pandemic, with some service providers fearing the worst is yet to come. Arrow Health has a variety of treatment options - some with and some without waiting lists. Give us a call to find out more: 03 8393 0217.

22.01.2022 The Australian Injecting and Illicit Drug Users League (AIVL) has called for a greater focus on prevention and harm reduction initiatives to combat overdoses during the COVID pandemic. Read the full article: https://www.croakey.org/tackling-the-substance-abuse-epide/

22.01.2022 We think this is pretty accurate... Your thoughts?

22.01.2022 If your time has come to put down the cookie... Give us a call! 03 8393 0217.

21.01.2022 Controversial as it may be, there seems to be a growing body of evidence to suggest psychedelic drugs, which have no physiological effects, may be a revolutionary option for treating addiction and mental health.

21.01.2022 Got a moment? Check out this fantastic, short video the inspiring personal stories of two jockeys on their path to recovery.

21.01.2022 Addiction can happen to anyone, regardless of socio economic status or privilege. In this article, Melissa Etheridge talks about her own tragedy in hopes it will help other families. Sadly, the singer-songwriter's 21-year-old son, Beckett, died in May from an overdose.

21.01.2022 'In my active addiction, I went full bore. I never wanted to stop and didn’t think I would stop,' said Henry. Henry was in active drug addiction for 21 years. On Christmas Day 2015, Henry, who was previously arrested for armed robbery, was arrested for a second time when a friend overdosed at his then-Lafayette home. It was the same day his two oldest children were placed in temporary foster care with people they didn’t even know. ... I wish I could say that’s when I stopped, but I didn’t, Henry said. I was so selfish. When Henry's 7 year old son said to him 'Dad, I'm done being bad. Can I come back home?', something clicked. 'This little kid, this little person blamed himself for being in foster care. He blamed himself for everything that I've done,' Henry said. 'For the first time in my life, I cried for someone other than myself. And that was the day that my path to recovery started.' If you or someone you know needs help, please contact Arrow Health on 03 8393 0217 or www.arrowhealth.com.au

21.01.2022 On behalf of the whole team at Arrow Health, we wish you and your family happy, safe and joyous holidays! We are open right through the festive season so don't hesitate to connect if you need support. https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/contact-us/

20.01.2022 Zoom is broadening the support networks of people in the AA program when they're unable to attend face to face meetings during COVID. "All of a sudden I had these new connections I would never have otherwise had. I felt a part of something bigger. It saved me from going back to the booze."

20.01.2022 Jordan Foisy examines his experience of growing up with a father who was an addict, and his path to understanding and forgiveness. "Maybe this is what forgiveness looks like. It's not an explosion of sobbing catharsis or a deathbed confession; It's an appraisal, an honest reckoning about what you've lost but also what you have"

19.01.2022 So true... As long as we keep showing up to do the work, to face ourselves, to heal. And that is what people do - because what other choice is there?!

18.01.2022 The COVID crisis is making the opioid epidemic worse, according to health professionals in the US. The opioid epidemic that we were already battling coupled with a health pandemic, is a perfect storm for an increase in the number of people who will develop a substance use disorder, Gina Carroll, director of nursing services at Gallus Medical Detox says.

18.01.2022 The death toll of unintentional drug overdoses in Australia is higher than the road toll. The Australian Australia's Annual Overdose Report, published by not-for-profit drug and alcohol research centre the Penington Institute, found while there had been a sharp increase in the number of deaths related to stimulants, prescription pharmaceuticals were the leading cause of overdose deaths. There were 2,070 drug overdose deaths in 2018 1,556 of those were unintentional. To put this into context, In the same timeframe, 1,220 people died on Australian roads. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you care about, please do reach out. We are here to help and can provide information, options and support. Call us on 03 8393 0217 or DM.

18.01.2022 You can't rush the process! The only thing that matters is that you keep putting one foot in front of the other. And, if you need help to take the next step, reach out for support. We are here to help. Ph: 03 8393 0217... www.arrowhealth.com.au See more

18.01.2022 "When Hunter Biden told ABC News reporter, Amy Robach, to say it nicer to me, millions of people across the nation who’ve also been in and out of rehab must have cheered wildly. Joined, I’m sure, by professionals who work in the addiction field, including me. Why the collective fist pumps? Because people with addiction, a chronic brain disease, are still labeled as failures by all sectors of society from the media to elected officials."

17.01.2022 Recovery is one heck of a journey. Bit by bit, it's possible to redefine your self-perception and sense of worth, one step at a time.

16.01.2022 Mythbusting time... But first we want to hear from you. This is a statement that will sound familiar to many. What exactly does it mean? And is it true?

16.01.2022 Getting help for addiction is more important now than ever: A new study has shown people suffering from addiction are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and are more likely to become seriously ill. If you or someone you care about needs help, please reach out to us on 03 8393 0217 or [email protected].

16.01.2022 Introducing our Services & Operations Manager, Sonny Jackson. With more than 10 years’ experience in addiction and treatment services, Sonny has worked in all aspects of the recovery process. He has a thorough understanding of the harms associated with alcohol, drugs and gambling and the impact of these on brain function and co-occurring mental health issues. Sonny has conducted hundreds of psychotherapy based educational groups and psychosocial assessments and is skilled in ...facilitating change in the life of others. Sonny leads Arrow Health’s staff in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring mental health issues and frequents the Melbourne legal Courts to represent patients and prospective clients. People caught in addiction do not have many choices. I strive to provide a basis that once again creates options in their lives. Delivering structured educational workshops and de-escalating serious issues are especially strong assets of Sonny’s. Sonny is a husband and proud father of twin boys. He enjoys good coffee and time on his bike.

16.01.2022 Mythbusting time This is a big one. People often talk about how someone has to hit rock-bottom to be able to stop using, that things need to get so hard in their life that they have no other option but to seek help and create change. The question is, to help someone stop using, should you cut them out of your life because that might mean they hit rock-bottom sooner? Is the statement below true or false? You tell us!!

15.01.2022 Grant Denyer's personal story shows that addiction can happen to anyone. And so can recovery!

15.01.2022 Experts are concerned that the easing of COVID lockdowns will lead to a surge in binge gambling as pokie venues and casinos reopen. Now, more than ever, is the time to look out for one another, check-in, offer support and do what we can to stay connected and stay healthy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and you're not sure what to do, get in touch. We are here to help. ... Ph: 03 8393 0217. Email: [email protected] See more

14.01.2022 Recovery is possible. I didn’t want to feel the way I felt anymore I stopped fighting. I stopped getting in the ring." Dave Collins went to rehab. Everything changed. "I can’t even describe in human words. It’s incredible. There’s trust back in my life. Instead of people staying away from him, Dave said he was now trusted to take care of someone’s house while they were on holiday, or was trusted with keys to people’s cars and homes. ... I don’t obsess about [alcohol or drugs], I don’t think about it, he said. I’m just so grateful to be living this life today. See more

13.01.2022 The thing about hope, when you are in prison, is that you can't hold on to it with both hands. You need to hold on to hope lightly and keep it as a little beacon in the back of your mind. From alcoholism, to drug dealing, to prison, Alyson has fought hard to rebuild her life over the past 4 years. Before I was arrested there were glimpses of reality when I thought, 'Maybe I have a problem' and wondered if there was a life outside drinking. Looking back, I can see there we...re moments when things could have changed for me. Instead they got quickly worse. If you or someone you know is an addict who is facing prison, we may be able to help. Arrow Health is a reputable addiction treatment provider with a proven, positive record and good reputation in the Courts. We work closely with lawyers to give clients the best chance at a positive case outcome. To find out more about our forensic services, head to https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/forensic-services/

13.01.2022 Never underestimate the power of your story, and of what you’re going through now. It could be what helps someone else in the future.

11.01.2022 A timely and poignant article. "Treating addiction like any other health disorder has to start with strong public policy reform and intervention to ensure the health system is adequately supported and resourced, so accessible and timely treatment is available to people who need it. Until we change how we view addiction from personal failure to a mental disorder, something we cannot control any more than we can control cancer Australians, and millions globally, will contin...ue to suffer." If you or someone you know needs help with addiction, please reach out to us on 03 8393 0217 or www.arrowhealth.com.au. "At the start of the pandemic we saw a surge in alcohol sales and reported drinking. Almost one-third of people who purchased more alcohol expressed concerns about their own drinking, or that of someone in their household. The year 2020 has challenged us all. The bushfires and then the pandemic forced us to reflect on what’s important, how we respond to crises as a community, and the ways we connect and support each other. About one in four Australians will develop an alcohol, drug or gambling disorder during their lifetime, and about one in 20 will develop addiction, the most severe form of the disorder. Despite common stereotypes, addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people of all ages and from all backgrounds."

10.01.2022 One step at a time. One moment at a time. One day at a time. Second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. Recovery is possible. And we're here to help you every step of the way. https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/programs/

06.01.2022 Multidimensional Family Therapy is a comprehensive family and community-based therapy for adolescents with drug abuse problems. The model focuses on the relevant social and emotional needs at different stages in adolescent development. It is designed to treat both addictive and antisocial behaviour. The family is recognised as important to the adolescent’s social behaviour and recovery from drug abuse. However, as each individual’s behaviour and family situation varies widel...y, Multidimensional Family Therapy recommends flexible programs that can be tailored to the specific needs of both the adolescent and family. Multidimensional Family Therapy looks at what is out of balance in the family relationships and works on ways to change to create a more harmonious relationship with more open dialogue. Find out more in this detailed blog.

06.01.2022 Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is one of the therapies we use at Arrow Health. When used as part of an addiction treatment program, it supports recovery by promoting abstinence and reducing the likelihood of relapse. Learn more about it: https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/dialectical-behavioural-the/

06.01.2022 A great reflection as 2020 comes to a close...

06.01.2022 Changes in the availability of various illicit substances in South Australia due to COVID border closures present new dangers. As a community, we need to come together to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and support people affected by this disease to get the help they need.

06.01.2022 Addiction and recovery are serious business. But it's important to allow yourself to laugh as well. In this article, Timothy Kavanagh talks about how creating memes relating to his recovery has been an important part of his process.

05.01.2022 Have you heard this before? This is definitely somthing that gets thrown around a LOT when it comes to getting help for addiction. Time for some more MYTHBUSTING!!! But first - what do you think? True or False? Click See More for the answer... FALSE! Not only is this statement simply untrue, it’s dangerous. The longer someone waits, the sicker they get and, when it comes to addiction, the consequences could be fatal. Also, people who get help sooner rather than later often h...ave more resources and supports to draw on such as family, friends, community; employment and other social structures and networks that will benefit their recovery. www.arrowhealth.com.au

05.01.2022 You are not alone. WE got this. Together, recovery is possible. To find out more about our detox, rehab and other addiction treatment services, call us on 03 8393 0217 or head to www.arrowhealth.com.au.

05.01.2022 "His alcoholism didn’t ruin my childhood, but it still shaped so much of who I am today. It affects my relationships with men and how I parent my own daughters. Trauma changes you, no matter how old you might be. I’m grown now, and I have a life of my own. My dad seems to be on a path that is working for him. I am hopeful." If you are concerned about a family member, we can help. Our Family First Step Program focusses on supporting family members. The program will teach you skills to help you better understand what you are dealing with and incorporate strategies to cope. https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/family-support/

04.01.2022 A wonderful discussion about the role of family in addiction, recovery and mental health.

04.01.2022 If you are or someone you know is struggling with addiction, it's important to remember that the only way out of the darkness is to reach out for help. You don't need to go through it alone. We understand, our team consists of experts in the field and people with lived experience of addiction. We're here to help:... www.arrowhealth.com.au Ph: 038393 0217 See more

04.01.2022 Recovery is not a journey you need to do alone. That's why we're here. Because together, recovery is possible. www.arrowhealth.com.au

03.01.2022 Zack's right. The process of getting clean can be challenging (although not as hard as active addiction) but the outcome is worth it. Addiction is treatable. Recovery is possible. www.arrowhealth.com.au

03.01.2022 As 2020 comes to a close and 2021 approaches. The time is now. Happy New Year everyone!

02.01.2022 Welcoming a family member or friend home from a recovery centre is a happy moment, but it can also be little awkward. How do you act? How can you best support them? This article has some great tips.

02.01.2022 Addiction Addiction treatment, self-honesty, support Recovery www.arrowhealth.com.au

01.01.2022 Arrow Health's founder, Penny Lawrence, is motivated by her own family's experience with addiction. Penny is the driving force behind the development of Arrow Health. She is a medical practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in general practice. Despite her qualifications, she and her family were unable to avoid personal exposure to addiction and its consequences. Her son Sam was an addict.... Arrow Health gives her the opportunity to combine her medical background with the personal experience and knowledge gained over the 12 years trying to help Sam and provide an alternative, better service for individuals and families affected by drug addiction. Meet the rest of the Arrow Health team: https://www.arrowhealth.com.au/the-team/