In this episode we learn more about the participants and their families, gaining further insight into what it’s like to receive addiction treatment and support.

People often ask us: How do I respond if someone approaches me about a problem with drugs or alcohol? Here are 9 tips to show how to help.

Trigger Warning: For some people in recovery watching Addicted Australia there may be some parts of the show that are triggering, particularly in relation to alcohol and drug use. You may want to seek support while watching if this is the case.

With the ground-breaking SBS series, Addicted Australia set to air in November 2020, there has never been a better time to Rethink Addiction.

You may notice a few things have changed on Counselling Online. We’ve been adding new information and tools to make our site even more helpful.

Australians often feel pressure to drink at social gatherings, but that's changing, and you can too. We discuss how.

When we foster wellbeing it helps us how to grow our mental resources, and our mental resources enable us to be resilient. Learn the three basic needs that help to cultivate resilience.

2020 has been a year when the lifestyle we take for granted has been hugely affected.

Relationships & Sex counsellor Jeremy Shub recently joined us in the Counselling Online Forums to discuss how recovery can effect intimacy and sexual drive.

Gambling and Alcohol counsellors often hear people admit: “I only gamble when I’ve had a couple.” Here are some activities you can try instead while social-distancing at home.

The 31st of May is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The World Health Organisation is asking us as a community to recognise the dangers tobacco poses to young people and how we can protect them.

Mother’s Day is the day we set aside in our communities to acknowledge and celebrate the important roles mothers play in our lives.

Walking is one of the few activities that is both legal and free right now — and thankfully, walking is great for people who are trying to make changes in their life!

At Counselling Online, we know that many people in our community are feeling anxious about COVID-19 right now, and that people who use drugs might have specific needs.

Over time, more options have surfaced for LGBTQIA+ people to connect within environments that aren’t driven by drinking and drugs. We share 5 LGBTQIA+ friendly social alternatives to bars and clubs.

A guide to navigating concerns of your teen using drugs and some suggested next steps.

It can feel like a long road supporting someone else who is struggling with their alcohol or drug use.

The holidays can feel like a minefield for anyone who is trying to give up drinking or at least change the way they drink. So what can we do about it?