Have you been sitting on the fence with recovery? Then this episode is for you.

Today's show is from Jack's Instagram live with Amanda from Addiction Makes Three.

Amanda and Jack Chat about:

- Families and addiction

- The fallacy of rock bottom

- Why the time to act is now

- much much more.

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Are you a functional user looking to change your relationship with alcohol or other drugs?

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Join us to learn strategies that can empower you to take control, reduce dependency, and enhance your overall well-being. This is your opportunity to transform your habits and regain your sense of balance.

Register now for our free workshop and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you

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Imagine what life would be like on the run from the cops high on meth with no way to escape.

In this episode, Paul shares his story of growing up in a broken home, dealing with his mother’s heroin addiction and eventual overdose death, a life of crime, meth addiction and being on the run from police for 2 months

There is never a dull moment in Paul’s story and he will keep you on the edge of your seat. (The story about his mum’s overdose nearly had me in tears)

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

To find out more about Paul you can follow him on Instagram: @tankbro_

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Ever wanted to beat addictive patterns without going to rehab?

Research suggests that between 20% to 25% of individuals with alcohol use disorders achieve sobriety without formal treatment or participation in support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

If you could learn how to change your relationship with substances, without rehab, without having to stop forever, without a lifetime of AA groups, would you do it?

Join our program "The Wholeness Shift" to learn how: https://realdrugtalk.com.au/online-course/

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In this podcast, we sit down with Tahlia Isaac again to chat about Women's Prison and her brand new charity helping women transitioning out of prison.

More about Tahlia

Tahlia is the founder of SELF, a mother of two boys, and a formerly incarcerated ​criminologist and social justice advocate. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Criminology ​and Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Business (HR), from Griffith University. Her area ​of interest and lived experience expertise is post-release reintegration, focusing on the ​particular needs of women.

Tahlia's journey through the criminal justice system has fuelled her advocacy for social ​justice, shaping her into a formidable voice for an often overlooked population. Having ​spent 10 years in addiction, 10 months in Queensland correctional facilities and ​navigating life after release, Tahlia intimately understands the collateral consequences that ​impact the lives of those trapped in the criminal justice system. Her lived experience ​serves as a catalyst for her scholarly pursuits, driving her commitment to shedding light on ​the systemic challenges faced by individuals re-entering society after incarceration.

Website: www.selfprojects.com.au

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