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New Year, New Habits: Sticking to Recovery Resolutions

Sleighing Stress: A Mindful Guide to Christmas

For most, we tend to think of Christmas as an opportunity to come together with our friends and family in celebration. However, for a number of Australians, the lead up to Christmas and New Year’s is not all that merry or bright.

Teen shares story of recovery

Jim recently contacted Drug ARM via our website to share his recovery story with a view to helping and inspiring others. Jim’s story follows his problematic use of substances during his teenaged years.

Online alcohol sales link to DV

Alcohol being too freely available, with online purchasing and delivery at all hours to homes, is fuelling some dire consequences in relation to domestic, family and sexual violence. Drug ARM welcomes a report seeking to address the grim problem and is calling for alcohol-related reforms.

Drug ARM CEO on outreach

In the middle of winter, on a Thursday night, Drug ARM’s Executive Director/CEO, Brad Strong, went out on patrol with our Maryborough Street Outreach team. Guided by Team Leader, Marty, they visited hotspots where Brad gained firsthand experience of the strong need for support.

Boggabilla centre dedicated

In the lead-up to NAIDOC Week 2024, Drug ARM’s Winangalabaa centre hosted a dedication ceremony. Guests were met by blue skies, a warm Welcome to Country, three Aunties and the local Drug ARM team, who do so much for their community.