Kaz and Sharon share their recovery stories, starting drinking in their early teens before trying to find help through Alcoholics Anonymous multiple times, in their twenties, thirties and then forties. Although drinking was their primary compulsion Kaz also had a drug problem and Sharon suffered from bouts of depression.  Both managed to re-establish good relationships with their kids after they managed to stay sober in AA.If you’re having trouble with alcohol and think that Alcoholics Anonymous could help you then phone 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au

Steve shares his recovery story, starting gambling on horse races in his early teens before trying to find help through Gamblers Anonymous in his late thirties. Although gambling was his primary compulsion Steve also became an alcoholic and a drug addict but found help through Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and then Al-Anon Family Groups to cope with his dad’s drinking.If you’re having trouble with gambling and think that Gamblers Anonymous could help you then phone (03) 9696 6108 or see their website gaaustralia.org.au.

Sanjay shares his recovery story, starting drinking in his early teens before trying to find help through AA in his late twenties.Christie's story is quite different, starting with drug addiction in her teens before switching to alcohol in her mid twenties and coming into AA in her early thirties.If you’re having trouble with alcohol and think that Alcoholics Anonymous could help you then phone 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au

Cam shares his recovery story, starting smoking drugs in his early teens before progressing to heroin and eventually finding help through NA in his late twenties.If you have a problem with drugs of any kind, you can call the Narcotics Anonymous helpline on 1300 652 820 or 0488 811 247 or go online at na.org.au.

Talking with the Residents for Victoria Street Drug Solutions about the upcoming rally on 27 August 2017 for the implemenation of a Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in North Richmond.

Molly was a daily drinker at 15 years old and was also suffering from PTSD and Anorexia. She knew drinking was a problem as some of her friends we killing themselves.  A blackout drinker from the start the dual problems of alcoholism and anorexia made things a lot worse as she only weighed around 30kg.Molly was hospitalized then in a shelter and finally homeless, she kept drinking but stayed off the drugs. She had no close relationships as they just got in the way of her drinking but came into Alcoholics Anonymous at 17. AA was a bit of a shock initially but she quickly lost the desire to drink, regained her health and weight as a result. Molly was even able to take up ballet during recovery and found many people couldn’t recognise the new healthy person she had become.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.

John shares his recovery story, born into an alcoholic family he found the pressure of living with a drinking father greatly impacted his life. After his mum found help in Al-Anon Family Groups (Al-Anon) John decided to give it a go as well. Now able to live a reasonably relaxed life through Al-Anon John is now an Alateen Sponsor, helping teenagers understand the effects of a family member's drinking. Alateen is part of Al-Anon.If you, or anyone in your family is having problems with someone else's drinking then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at www.al-anon.org.au.

Maya shares her recovery story as the daughter of an alcoholic father and the pressure of living in a greatly impacted family. After her mum divorced, Maya couldn't really identify the family disease of alcoholism as the problem and she continued to have trouble in close relationships. Maya heard about Al-Anon Family Groups (Al-Anon) and decided to see if it could help her.If you, or anyone in your family is having problems with someone else's drinking then you can phone the Al-Anon Family Groups helpline on 1300 252 666 or go online at www.al-anon.org.au.

Today’s guests are JUDY RYAN, Secretary of the Residents for Victoria Street Drug Solutions; MARY a member of Al-Anon Family Groups; and RHONDA, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.The Radiothon theme this year is Radio for Change and that pretty much sums up LIVING FREE – we’re all about changing lives for alcoholics, addicts, their families and the community. Remember, your support will keep our message of HOPE on the airwaves.