addicts – Health

Overcoming Overeating: A former food addict’s road to recovery and self care

For award-winning journalist Mara Schiavocampo, the journey to losing 90 pounds began with confronting the truth and writing a single list. (photos courtesy of Mara Schiavocampo.) It’s often said that the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. For me, the journey to losing 90 pounds began with a single list. I remember… Read More »

Odyssey House sees spike in meth addicts

The number of people seeking help with their addictions to methamphetamine-type drugs such as “ice” has hit record levels at one of Australia’s major rehab services. Odyssey House NSW’s says just over half of its residential rehabilitation clients during 2017/18 said their main struggles were with the methamphetamines “ice”, speed, and base – a 10… Read More »