Christine grew up in a family where her dad drank, had an abusive first marriage and then married an alcoholic who was a binge drinker.  After difficulties in her second marriage Christine found help in Al-Anon Family Groups from time to time but it was some time later when she was really desperate that she came back for good. In Al-Anon Christine was able to understand the impact of alcoholism on her extended family and acknowledge the part she unconsciously played in the family disease of alcoholism.If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au.#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #Recovery #ChildofAlcoholic

Yaakov discusses how his gambling progressed from playing the pokies underage at a local pub to becoming a serious problem in his life before he turned 18. It affected his school, work, family and personal life.  He found recovery in Gamblers Anonymous and after many years and a few busts has now built a contented life without needing to gamble. GA helps gamblers to understand and overcome their addiction to gambling.If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.#Underage #Gambling #Addict #Recovery #GA

Mary and Margot both found recovery in Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) following many years in multiple 12th Step fellowships and found the discipline and support that they needed after years of addiction to food.  Their lives changed dramatically and they found that they could live in freedom from their obsession with food.If you’re experiencing difficulties in life as a result of your relationship to food and eating then Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1800 717 446, email them at [email protected] or see their website foodaddicts.org.#addicts #food #recovery

Content Warning This podcast contains comments about sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts and mental health/illness that may be distressing to some listeners. If this raises questions or causes distress please call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 224 636).Zoey started drinking around 14 years old and went off the rails during year 12 at high school.  Although drinking heavily she managed to graduate Uni and work in a profession that encouraged social drinking.  After 10 years of very heavy drinking, many alcoholic blackouts and loss of friends and relationships Zoey sought the help of Alcoholics Anonymous, although she thought that they might be a cult. Now six-months sober and in COVID-19 restriction times her life and her mental health are both improving beyond her wildest dreams.If you think that alcohol may be a problem then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.#Recovery #Alcoholism #Anonymous #LivingFree

Michael discusses how his gambling started during a marriage breakdown and morphed from a social escape to become a significant problem in his life. It affected his work, family and personal life.  He found recovery in Gamblers Anonymous and after many years and a few busts has now built a contented life without needing to gamble. GA helps gamblers to understand and overcome their addiction to gambling.If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.

Note: this interview was originally recorded on 02 March 2017 in the 3CR studio but this is the first time that it has been podcast.Brenda had separated from her alcoholic husband for 13 years before a friend suggested she go to Al-Anon Family Groups. Celeste sought help in Al-Anon when she was concerned about her boyfriend’s drinking and she later realized that her father was also an alcoholic.In Al-Anon Brenda and Celeste were able to understand the impact of alcoholism on their family and acknowledge the part they unconsciously played in the family disease of alcoholism.If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au.#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #Recovery #Depression #Anxiety #ChildofAlcoholic

Note: this interview was originally recorded on 17 August  2017 in the 3CR studio but this is the first time that it has been podcast.T'Mara started drinking around 12 years old and was a daily drinker by the time she was 17. Her drinking progressed and it wasn’t until she had a major car accident that she hit rock-bottom and sought help through rehab and found Alcoholics Anonymous.Jan hardly drank till her late thirties, starting with a wine while cooking dinner but progressed over the next 10 years to daily drinking and blackouts. She tried to limit her drinking without success and contacted AA for help.If you think that alcohol may be a problem then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.#Recovery #Alcoholism #Anonymous #LivingFree

Note: this interview was originally recorded on 29 June 2017 in the 3CR studio but this is the first time that it has been podcast.Chrissy and Michael had a pretty tough start to life, both had one alcoholic parent and their parents separated when they were quite young. Chrissy started drinking at 14 years old and she enjoyed the effect of alcohol from the start, often just existing between drinks. Michael was similar, starting drinking around 13 years old and quickly realized that the first drink changed his world but he couldn’t stop at 3 drinks.Chrissy stopped drinking after her twins were born and got into Alcoholics Anonymous through rehab and has been sober now for over 6 years.  Michael’s doctor recommended rehab and Michael started going to AA just to get out of rehab. He has been sober for over 9 years now.If you think that alcohol may be a problem then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.#Recovery #Alcoholism #Anonymous

Yvonne and John discuss how their gambling progressed from a social enjoyment to become a problem in their lives. Both ended up stealing money and losing jobs because of their gambling.  Both found recovery in Gamblers Anonymous many years ago and are now involved helping gamblers to understand and overcome their addiction to gambling.If you’re having trouble with gambling, or have a friend or family member that does, then maybe Gamblers Anonymous could help – phone (03) 9696 6108 or visit their website gaaustralia.org.au for information and to see a list of local meetings.#Recovery #Gambling #Anonymous

Ann had an alcoholic father and it came into Al-Anon Family Groups after her mum joined Al-Anon, her dad joined Alcoholics Anonymous and her siblings joined Alateen.  In Al-Anon Ann was able to understand the impact of alcoholism on the family members and acknowledge the part she unconsciously played in the family disease of alcoholism.If someone else's drinking is causing you a problem then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at al-anon.org.au.#Alcoholism #Al-Anon #Recovery#Depression #Anxiety #ChildofAlcoholic