The Cancer Council Victoria has a current campaign to make us aware that alcohol can cause cancer. We have a discussion with Jane Martin (Alcohol Policy Manager) from the Cancer Council to let us know about the risk factors involved.

Chris Raine, founder of Hello Sunday Morning joins Hooked to tell us how this group was started and how it has grown to be the largest online movement for alcohol behaviour change in the world.

Finally Dr Emmanuel Kuntsche (Phd, Director at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research Latrobe University) talks about the research into the reasons why we drink.

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Michelle Sheppard from Trans POV joins us on Hooked to talk about her personal story and addiction in the trans community. Don’t let our smiles fool you as we hear an important but candid story about Michelle’s experience and the hope she has for anyone else in a similar situation.

We also look at further defining “Addiction”.

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Often it’s difficult to know where to start when dealing with Addiction or if you or a loved one might think that there is a problem. On this episode we look at some of the many strategies available to us as a 1st strategy, taking that first step is one of the most important things you might do on a journey.

A doctor or a Mental Health Care Plan might be the way to go or Rehab and Detox or a 12 step program might work for you. Interventions or Meditation can work or there are a range of telephone or online resources to use, many designed for our LGBTIQ+ community. Thorne Harbour Health and Queerspace offer free services and we have talked about Headspace, Hello Sunday Morning, Real Drug Talk, Quit Victoria, the 100Day Challenge, SHARC and Smart Recovery on Hooked on previous shows. Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Switchboard and AA all have great phone services as well.

We also take a look at pornography (not literally) as an Addiction of the Week and learn about NoFap and SLAA.

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Leanne had it all, a husband, 3 beautiful children, family and a life in a country town but she had to walk away, leave it all behind. Leanne could no longer deny her sexuality and had to finally face up to her addiction. Listen to her personal and honest story of recovery on Hooked.

We also look at Amyl on Addiction of the Week and discuss the difference between Habit vs. Addiction. And finally a look at Hello Sunday Morning, want to have a better one?

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Studies have warned of an epidemic of people in their 50’s (Baby Boomers) who are addicted to painkillers. We talk to pharmacist Ali Mafi from Commercial Road Pharmacy about Opioids, their use, effects and addiction to these drugs.

We have a chat with Quit Victoria Director Dr Sarah White about nicotine and how it is used by 2 to 3 times more people in the LGBTI community. We also talk about the partnership between Quit Victoria, Thorne Harbour Health, Minus 18 and MQFF about the Keep The Vibe Alive Competition.

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On Hooked we talk to Tanya Fletcher from the  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation  about the 100 Day Challenge  and  Gamblers Help Line, resources available to all. There are an estimated 80000 people suffering severe financial stress due to gambling and many more with a desire to get their gambling under control, so listen in and find out what might work for you.

We also chat with Nurse Betty about Hoarding to find out how it affects peoples lives.

And lastly, we look at addiction rates around the world and find out which are the drugs of choice most used and where, some surprising results to be found!

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On this episode of Hooked we talk to Sebastian about his marijuana addiction, how he became clean, his participation with Narcotics Anonymous, his work now as a drug and alcohol counselor and Smart Recovery.

We also look at practical tips for those in recovery when travelling.

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Jack Nagle went from a promising basketball career to the depths of Ice addiction, rehab and recovery, then to helping other sufferers of addiction with Real Drug Talk.

His incredible story is on Hooked as we discuss his journey to recovery, find out why people are talking about this honest man’s story.

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Dr Jared joins us on Hooked to help us explore some of the reasons behind the higher rate of addiction in our LGBT community, find out the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist and we also buy in on the discussion about pill testing at festivals.

Midsumma festivities are about to start and there will be many wonderful events to attend, be safe and listen to Dr Jared’s words of advice.

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Join us on Hooked as we tackle the difficult personal story of self harm and how it affects lives and a pathway to recovery. This personal story is both difficult and inspiring to listen to but a real story that needs to be told.

We are also joined by Nurse Betty on her first appearance on Hooked. A total must listen.

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