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25.01.2022 R12 a Thai addiction treatment space exclusively for the LGBTI+ community We speak to Stu Fenton on the phone from R12 in Thailand. Stu is the principal counsellor at R12, a Cabin Group rehabilitation facility dedicated to LGBT+ clients. We learn about Stus extensive therapeutic experience. We also consider the benefits of receiving addiction support from LGBT+ identifying support staff. What topics could we expect to dive into when at R12? How does R12 support chemsex add...icts so they value intimacy rather than intensity? When is drama a valuable therapeutic tool? What distinguishes R12 from a regular Thai resort? For our addiction of the week, we look at identifying Facebook or Instagram addiction, and the steps to take to overcome such addictions. In the news, we consider the issue of portion distortion something of interest after last weeks episode on Food Addiction. We reflect on proposed restrictions on the sale of household products containing alcohol in the Northern Territory. And we correct our assumptions about alcohol abuse in Aboriginal communities compared to non aboriginal communities. See more

24.01.2022 Addressing the specific challenges for lesbian women in recovery Casey Lucarelli and R12 In May, we interviewed Stu Fenton about the work he does at R12, a rehabilitation facility dedicated to LGBT+ clients. We now chat to Stus colleague Casey Lucarelli about the support she provides for lesbian women. We explore the struggles with addiction and shame that are specific to the lesbian community. What is the impact of internalised homophobia? In what areas are lesbian wo...men most likely to develop addictions? How does R12 work with clients when in Thailand and then as alumni once they have returned home? In the news, we review an article that captures personal stories of those effected by gambling addiction. We look at the online advertising practices of opioid manufacturers, and a story describing one womans personal experience of opioid addiction driven by her GP relationships. And we review a further update coming out of the coronial inquest into music festival overdoses. See more

24.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that "Hooked", JOY94.9s program about addiction in the LGBTI community will be returning on Tuesday 4th February at 8pm. New timeslot and we look forward to continuing the conversation with guests, groups and those in recovery.

23.01.2022 Were so glad to be back! In our first episode for 2020, we have a great chat with Jeremy and Daniel from Q Health, a free counselling and support service for people who would like to talk about the concerns or impacts of their alcohol and drug use in a confidential, non-judgmental and queer-affirmative space. Its for LGBTIQA+ people, couples or families living in the Moreland, Brimbank, Darebin, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Wyndham or Yarra areas. Why is it important to have counsellors who are from our community? How does this service complement other addiction support programs? Is it really free and unlimited?! And we hear from a listener about the joys of marching Clean and Sober in the Midsumma parade. https://joy.org.au//person-centred-support-jeremy-and-dan/

22.01.2022 Looking after our mental health Glen Joy94.9 alumni Dr Glen Hoskings dials in to discuss how the pandemic might be affecting our community from a mental health perspective. How can we get help? What factors might be contributing to our mental wellness? Should we limit our exposure to the news? Is there a benefit in counting our blessings?... And David is keen to share the research from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) examining the alcohol industrys response to the pandemic. If You Need Support: If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes! https://joy.org.au///looking-after-our-mental-health-glen/

22.01.2022 Thank you to all the listeners of Hooked on JOY94.9. It has been announced that Hooked is a finalist in the Excellence in Journalism category in the CBAA Community Radio Awards. It's a great achievement but the best part of being involved with our program is that we might make a difference to a listener struggling with their own journey of addiction. This is great news and we look forward to returning back to air in December. Thanks for the ongoing support and encouragement that we have recieved to follow our mission to start a conversation about addiction in the LGBTI community.

22.01.2022 Finding support in recovery meetings Big Daddy, Maddie and David Big Daddy, Maddie and David value the role that 12 step recovery programs have played in their recovery. They join us in the studio where Russ leads a simulation of a 12 step recovery meeting for alcoholics. Its a great way to debunk the myths of recovery programs. What is a recovery meeting like? Who are they for? Why would you attend them? https://joy.org.au//finding-support-in-recovery-meetings-/

22.01.2022 Smoking and the LGBTIQ+ community MQFF, Quit and QuitFlicks Russ and David are joined by the team behind QuitFlicks, and the competition winners. With addiction rates in our community double that of the general community, is smoking part of the queer identity? Does it need to be? How can Quit help? What happens when you call the quiltine?... If You Need Support: If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

21.01.2022 Radiothon starts this Friday so it's time to show your support and become a member or make a tax deductable donation. Help keep Hooked onair and be proud of our community.

18.01.2022 Checking in on past guests Steve, Ali and Tosh To celebrate the JOY 94.9 Radiothon, David and Russ dial in three past guests to check in on how they are doing. They each reflect on how important independent community radio like JOY 94.9 means to them, as a place for sharing stories that might not otherwise be heard. Is Steve still in rehab? Why was sharing his story so important to Tosh? What are David and Russs favourite memories from their 5 years at JOY 94.9? If You Nee...d Support: If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes! See more

17.01.2022 Returning to the airwaves on JOY94.9 at 8pm Tuesday nights, "Hooked" with Russ and David. First up we have Jeremy and Daniel from Q-Health, make sure to listen in for the first show of our new series. Tuesday evenings are gonna be great again.

17.01.2022 Drug and alcohol consumption in a pandemic Caterina and Nadine David talks with Caterina Giorgi, from The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) at https://fare.org.au/ about the increase in online alcohol purchasing due to COVID-19. Later, Nadine (FARE Board Member). Hes then joined by FARE Board member, Associate Professor Nadine Ezard to discuss drug use factors that interest the research community at this time. Are people drinking more right now, or are t...hey simply transferring their bar drinking to home? Does an extra glass a night matter? What are some of the steps we can take to address stress and anxiety without having a drink? How might this pandemic impact our drinking habits and consumption of other drugs of addiction? What signs can we look for that we might need to reach out for support? Which apps are available for research and support? If You Need Support: If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes! See more

17.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that "Hooked", JOY94.9's program about addiction in the LGBTI community will be returning on Tuesday 4th February at 8pm. New timeslot and we look forward to continuing the conversation with guests, groups and those in recovery.

16.01.2022 Finding a way out of addiction Russ We check in on how feelings of isolation might be impacting people in addiction and recovery right now. Russ shares his story of finding his way into and out of- addiction. What was his trauma? How bad did things get? When did he know he needed to seek help? https://joy.org.au//23/finding-a-way-out-of-addiction-russ/

16.01.2022 Looking back on another 16 episodes weve learnt so much Russ, Paul and David get together and reflect on the wonderful 16 episodes weve shared since April. What have we learnt? Which episodes should you go back and listen to again? And what do we think about the idea of beer-flavoured tea?! Were taking a break for a few months. We look forward to sharing more stories about addiction in the LGBTIQ+ community when we return in December 2019.

15.01.2022 What does rehab look like? What happens? Who goes? How does detox work? Tonight on Hooked we talk to a couple of current patients at a rehab in Melbourne, find out what it's like and send us some questions. (0427569949)... Hooked on JOY94.9 at 8pm tonight and every Tuesday night. See more

15.01.2022 Changing Australias drinking culture Drinkwise and The Smashed Project This week we interview two organisations established by alcohol producers to change the way we drink for the better. Simon Strachan, CEO of Drinkwise, joins us to share how Drinkwise is working to develop a safer and healthier culture around drinking in Australia. Drinkwise is an independent, not-for-profit organisation funded through voluntary industry contributions across the alcohol sector. How has... Australias drinking culture changed over the past decade? Why are Drinkwises campaigns to improve the drinking habits of young people so effective? What messages resonate for different age groups as we learn to drink for quality, not quantity? Tim Watts joins us on the phone to discuss The Smashed Project, funded by Diageo (a British multinational alcoholic beverages company). This project uses educational theatre to break the culture of underage drinking and reduce alcohol related harm amongst young people around the world. Tim is the head of Gibber, a drama-based education group delivering the training in Australia. They have trained in 268 schools in Australia as part of the aim of The Smashed Project to reach 500,000 students worldwide. In the news, we hear about a new app to help realistically gauge our drinking habits. We share details of a report that the rates of drug-induced deaths are on the rise in Australia. And we look at medicinal cannabis. A study suggests it can be used to treat cannabis addiction. New clinics are opening up in Australia for people to access medicinal cannabis. And we remember Olivia Newton-Johns conversation with Charlie Pickering about its medicinal benefits. See more

14.01.2022 At the CBAA awards presentation night, fingers crossed

13.01.2022 Managing addictive medications Ali the Pharmacist Ali is a Victorian pharmacist, who was last on our show in February 2019. He joins us in the studio to update us on what its been like working with the SafeScript program over this past year. He also provides insights into pharmacotherapy treatments, like methadone. How has SafeScript changed the way pharmacists and doctors work together? What can a good relationship with your pharmacist look like? When should you talk to your doctor about opioid addiction concerns https://joy.org.au//managing-addictive-medications-ali-th/

13.01.2022 Taking the first step David and Russ Theres no guest tonight as David and Russ take the lead this episode, discussing things people might do if they are thinking of taking the first step towards addressing their addiction issues. Who can you talk to in person? What options are there for online support? How should family and friends approach the topic of addiction? https://joy.org.au///taking-the-first-step-david-and-russ/

12.01.2022 Finding your social identity without alcohol Faye Russ and David are back in the studio! Faye Lawrence joins them over the phone to talk about the Untoxicated group she founded when she decided she wanted to be able to socialise away from alcohol. How do you change the social norms about what it means to be sober? Can you enjoy dinner out without drinking? Why is laughter so important? What kinds of activities will Untoxicated be organising when COVID-19 restrictions are ea...sed? https://joy.org.au//finding-your-social-identity-without-/ If You Need Support: If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

11.01.2022 Didnt win the award but grateful to be in the running. Congratulations to JOY94.9 for the awards recieved tonight - a wonderful privilage to be a part of this station and to be able to broadcast "Hooked on JOY94.9".

10.01.2022 Strengthening mental health outcomes for LGBTIQ+ Australians BeyondBlue Dr Grant Blashki, the Lead Clinical Advisor for BeyondBlue, joins us for a chat about the myriad ways that BeyondBlue provides support to all Australians. Grant shares his views on the value GPs can add to our mental health, and we identify the options available for engaging with BeyondBlue. Grant also explains that BeyondBlue advocates strongly for the LGBTIQ+ community because improving LGBTIQ+ outcom...es improves mental health outcomes. Is there a connection between anxiety and addiction? What does it mean to develop a mental health or suicide prevention strategy? What might a visit to your GP about mental health issues look like? How can you support a friend as they deal with their anxiety or depression? BeyondBlue provides dedicated resources for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex, and bodily, gender and sexually diverse people. We recommend you explore them all. We learn about some powerful and effective online tools: BeyondNow App (for suicide safety planning), myCompass (online tool for managing depression and anxiety), and MindSpot Clinic (online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression). In the news, we share some ABC news stories about the link between the colour of your alcohol and your hangover, the semi-synthetic drug Krokodil appearing in Australia and the AFLs alleged gambling problem. And we shine a light on the example provided by Faye Lawrence, who founded her own non-drinking social group to support her sobriety.https://joy.org.au//strengthening-mental-health-outcomes-/ See more

09.01.2022 Lifeline Providing space to think, to feel safe, and to be heard We chat with Rachel Bowers about Lifelines vision for an Australia free of suicide. We learn how Lifeline provides connection, compassion and hope. How can a conversation change a life? Can Lifeline support us if we are concerned about the suicidality of someone else? Why is our community reluctant to call Lifeline and should they be? We recommend listening to Jazs story of transition on Lifelines new pod...cast series: Holding on to Hope. As an extra item, we reflect on the mental health benefits of playing a team sport. And remind those in Melbourne that Team Melbourne can help you find an LGBTIQ+ club to join. In the news, we discuss Victorias new prescription monitoring system, Safescript, and an article discussing its impact. We relate it to our previous conversation with Ali about opioid addiction. A study discusses the prevalence of pre-drinking habits across age groups and population groups. We discuss difference between drinking norms in Australia and Europe. After some shocking news this week, we consider the call for new investment in social housing to support those who experience homelessness. Our addiction of the week is pornography. When does watching online adult content become an addiction? We recommend SLAA as a source of support. See more

08.01.2022 Acknowledging our normal stress and fear responses Jared Dr Jared dials in to share how the pandemic has affected psychiatrists and the people they support. Which of our emotional responses to this pandemic are normal and expected? How can we deal with them? What should we look out for in friends and family if we are worried about them?... https://joy.org.au//acknowledging-our-normal-stress-and-f/

08.01.2022 Connecting with a higher power when should you, and why? Ade has been in recovery for 6 years. She joins us to discuss connecting to a higher power one of the steps integral to recovery. Ade shares her story of spiritual growth during recovery. What does it feel like to see yourself at the centre of the universe, with a need to control it all? Does this shift when you connect to a higher power? Does a higher power help address feelings of loneliness and worthlessness? C...an you connect to a higher power if you arent religious? And what happens if you dont listen to your higher power? For our addiction of the week, we discuss the signs of workaholism. In the news, we recommend the second Compass episode exploring eating disorders. We learn about womens body image issues from a great ABC podcast. And we explore some of the articles at thefix.com, an online addiction and recovery resource. Is there a link between using tinder and suffering an eating disorder? Is the opioid crisis in the U.S. exaggerated? See more

08.01.2022 Didn't win the award but grateful to be in the running. Congratulations to JOY94.9 for the awards recieved tonight - a wonderful privilage to be a part of this station and to be able to broadcast "Hooked on JOY94.9".

08.01.2022 10 years sober Wills journey, and his suggested tools to support recovery Will Lanting, from The GLLO Show, joins us as guest and co-host to reflect on his 10 years of sobriety. Will shares his journey from drinking 12-18 cans a day to his first experience of rehab, the pain of withdrawal, and the ongoing struggle that is sobriety. Is 10 years of sobriety something to celebrate? How do you celebrate without alcohol? What are the tools that can help you stay sober? And why ...should you look for friends who are more like ambulance drivers and less like rock climbers? Will wants you to know that overcoming addiction is possible. In the news, we review community responses to the presence of safe-injecting rooms in Richmond, Victoria. We reflect that addiction can affect anyone, as demonstrated by Bomber Thompsons confession that he is an ice addict. At a time of rising global opioid use, we note that June 26 is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. And we ponder about the effectiveness of a new treatment for video game addiction, an addiction only recently classified as a disorder by the World Health Organisation. See more

07.01.2022 Chronic illness when addiction overrides positive self-care habits The gangs all here this week! David, Paul and Nurse Betty are in the studio and Russ is on the phone. We have a rich discussion about the impact of addiction on our health. Can addiction impact how we manage existing chronic illnesses, like Type I diabetes? Is there a link between chronic diseases and risky behaviour? How might PrEP help us work better with our GPs? We touch again on why stigmatisation i...s a problem for those with chronic illnesses related to addiction. And rejoice that there is now a cure for Hepatitis C. On the small screen, we recommend a great 2-part ABC Compass series on one persons experience of having anorexia and a binge eating disorder. And suggest you see the Rocketman movie for a window into Elton Johns experience of addiction and recovery. We reflect on the importance of normalising mental illness after reading the personal experience of Catriona Bisset. New Zealands Like Minds program also aims to end mental illness discrimination. We muse on the origins of addiction and mental illness, and Nurse Betty explains the belief of addiction specialist Dr Gabor Maté that all addiction comes from a place of pain. We consider the impact of role models after reading an article discussing Australias worst suburbs for smoking rates. And we again discuss the opioid crisis in the US: the State of Oklahama is suing Johnson & Johnson alleging that deceptive marketing has contributed to the crisis. https://joy.org.au//chronic-illness-when-addiction-overri/ See more

07.01.2022 Radiothon starts this Friday so its time to show your support and become a member or make a tax deductable donation. Help keep Hooked onair and be proud of our community.

06.01.2022 Young People in Recovery Chriss story Chris is our guest on Hooked , sharing his perspective on the experience of entering recovery at a young age. After 9 years of alcoholism, Chris chose sobriety at aged 24. He sought support from AA, and in particular specialist LGBT AA groups. What are the challenges of giving up alcohol and drugs when they are a regular part of your social scene? How do you identify the strong people who will support you? Chris believes becoming sober... is the best thing hes ever done even though it didnt always feel like that when he started. In the news, we review the latest update on the proposed poppers ban. We ponder how we feel about pill-testing at festivals after the success of the pill-testing trial at Canberras Groovin the Moove. And we acknowledge the ongoing campaign by Dubbo residents for a local drug rehab facility. Our addiction of the week is inhalants. Queerspace and Thorne Harbour Health are two good starting points if you are concerned that sniffing or huffing is becoming a problem for you. See more

06.01.2022 Taking the first steps Tracey and Sebastian Tracey and Sebastian join Russ and David share the stories of their first steps into the frameworks provided by support groups. What might a first meeting look like? What support is provided? Why do long-timers stay around?... If You Need Support: If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

04.01.2022 Finding a way out of self-harm Tosh David and Russ are joined by Tosh who shares his story into, and out of, self-harm. This is a repeat episode from 2019 of which we are particularly proud. Its also the first episode in which we were joined by Nurse Betty. If You Need Support: If you hear something on-air or in this podcast that may be causing you distress or may have raised uncomfortable feelings then visit https://joy.org.au/support/ where you can find a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support at a time like this. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

04.01.2022 Food Addiction and getting honest with yourself Justin and Sarah are our guests on Hooked, sharing stories about accessing support from Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous. We learn about the burden of thinking about food all the time, and the journey towards taking the emotion out of food. How do you get honest with yourself about your food addiction? What does abstinence look like for recovering food addicts? Who can support you to confront the emotions underlying your food... addiction? If youd like to find out more, FA have two information sessions coming up on May 11 and May 13 2019 in St Kilda and Richmond. You can also contact the Australian branch at [email protected] and on 1800717446. This week, we recommend the ABC TV series You cant ask that. In particular, the episode about Alcoholics (airing at 9pm on Wednesday 8 May and also available on ABC iview). In the news, we discuss a high-profile case tied to the US opioid crisis. A pharmaceutical executive was convicted for his participation in a scheme bribing doctors to prescribe an addictive painkiller. We also share a link to an audio news story touching on fears of phone addiction in teens. We dont have an addiction of the week we wanted to spend as much time with Justin and Sarah as possible. See more

03.01.2022 Working towards a healthy future for our sex, sexuality and gender diverse communities Thorne Harbour Health Simon Ruth, CEO of Thorne Harbour Health, is with us in the studio. Simon shares his history working in drug and alcohol support, and about the drug and alcohol support Thorne Habour Health provides for our community. What is behind the organisations name change (it was formerly the Victorian AIDS Council)? How do LGBTIQ+ specific drug and alcohol support programs i...mprove ouroutcomes? What factors make it difficult for our community to use drugs and alcohol safely, or to abstain? And what drug and alcohol issues are specific to our older community members? There are so many free, wholistic offerings from Thorne Harbour Health to explore. We learn that Touchbase.org.au has resources available for understanding how alcohol and drugs might interact with hormones and anti-retroviral drugs. Dale.org.au is a new online space aimed at supporting men in heterosexual relationships who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression while exploring their same sex attraction. We revisit Rewired, a free eight week program we have spoken about before. Its aimed at helping men who have sex with men learn skills and strategies to change their methamphetamine use and better manage their mental health. And Drink Limits is a free eight week therapeutic group looking at alcohol use and anxiety for cis and trans Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer women, gender diverse and non-binary people. We discuss the realistic portrayal of addiction in Rocketman, and we learn that a US state is going to review up to 2,700 court cases after allegations of a judges alcoholism. See more

02.01.2022 Exploring underlying issues in therapy Torrey Torrey Orton is a psychologist who practices psychotherapy. He joins David and Russ in the studio to share his perspective on the therapeutic treatment of addiction. How might you choose a psychotherapist? What could you expect if you went to see Torrey? Why do people struggle to talk to a therapist? https://joy.org.au//exploring-underlying-issues-in-thera/

01.01.2022 Learning life skills in rehab Trent and Steve Trent and Steve are currently in rehab, and have become good friends. They join us in the studio to share an insider view of what day-to-day life is like once you make the decision that rehab is right for you. What should you look for in a rehab program? Who is rehab for? And how many friends will you make along the way? https://joy.org.au//learning-life-skills-in-rehab-trent-a/

01.01.2022 Autocannibal Exploring why do we do things that we know are bad for us. Mitch Jones is the creator and performer of Autocannibal. It is an experimental new work of solo physical theatre that explores ideas of resource depletion, environmental exhaustion and social decay through the metaphor of the performers body. Mitch shares with us the shows creation story, which had its genesis in Mitchs reckoning with the death of a friend due to addiction. We explore the challenges... of working in an industry where drug and alcohol consumption is common. Mitch shares his experiences of sobriety (it makes him funnier). And we learn about the importance of focusing on what youd rather be doing with your life. How does physical expression support emotional exploration? What are the parallels between consumerism, addiction, and environmental destruction? What might we expect from Mitchs show? In the news, we review a shocking report of a death from caffeine toxicity. We reflect that the news stories about Joe Bidens son have kick-started the conversations we need to have about addiction, and demonstrate that addiction can affect anyone from any background. And we look at Callum Brosnans story from the NSW coronial investigation into drug-related deaths at festivals. See more

01.01.2022 Giving thanks for the recovery community and for community radio Its the annual JOY 94.9 Radiothon! In this shorter-than-usual episode we reconnect with past guests Tracy, Big Daddy, Tosh, Chris and PDM and we check in on how they are doing. We reflect on the importance of storytelling through community radio. Do community connections support fulfilling lives in sobriety? What role does JOY 94.9 and shows like Hooked play in connecting us to the best of Melbournes LGBTI+ community? What has the recovery community given us? Does sobriety make life better? JOY 94.9 is a not-for-profit volunteer-based community radio station that relies on your support to survive and grow. If you love JOY 94.9 as much as we do, you dont have to wait for our Radiothon to donate, become a member, sponsor or volunteer. You can show your love any time!