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FAMILIES & FRIENDS

If you are worried about the drinking or drug use of someone close to you – a family member or a friend or a work colleague – then it is definitely already a problem, because their drinking or drug use is affecting YOU. So whether they think it is a problem or not, to them, you can get help for yourself first. Information, support, someone safe to talk with – a counsellor or a self help support group (remember this could be by phone or online, if face to face is difficult) - for YOU, is essential for making clear, healthy boundaries. This can reduce the harm to you, which in turn can lead to improvement for everyone involved. No one benefits by you being sick with worry, or wild with rage, or down with confusion and depression. Shame and secrecy keep you feeling isolated, helpless, and hopeless. Blame and anger are just as painful, keeping you stuck and hurt.

 

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Parents

Some suggestions (from Australian Drug Foundation 2001 – Communities Offering Drug Education)

Parenting Strategies

  • Think about and be aware of your own use of drugs, both currently and in the past
  • Provide a good role model. Children are exposed to alcohol and tobacco at an early age, usually when their family drink or smoke. If a child sees a parent drinking or smoking a lot, they will see it as the norm.
  • Listen and talk with your children. Let your children know you will be around to listen.
  • Be informed. Be prepared to talk about drug issues openly and honestly. Find out some facts in advance.

Suspicion of Drug Use

•  Don't make assumptions

•  Unusual behaviour = a problem that may or may not involve drugs

 

SAME OLD ROUTINE????

ARE YOU TIRED OF THE SAME OLD ROUTINE; SAME OLD STORY, DRINKING-FIGHTING; SMOKING-NO MONEY. COME IN AND HAVE A YARN ABOUT IT.

DON'T LET US WORKING HERE STOP YOU FROM GETTING BETTER

YOU DON'T HAVE TO COME INTO THE OFFICE, WE CAN COME TO YOU

THE HARDEST DECISION YOU HAVE TO MAKE, IS TO CALL US, AFTER THAT IT'S EASY

YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED BY FRIENDLY, SKILLED INDIGENOUS WORKERS THAT ARE BOUND BY LAW TO KEEP ALL SESSIONS CONFIDENTIAL.

WULNGAH MEANS “COMING GOOD THROUGH TOUGH TIMES”- COMING GOOD AFTER DRUG USE CAN BE HARD, SOME PEOPLE DO IT ALONE, MOST PEOPLE NEED HELP. THAT'S WHERE WE COME IN. WE HELP FAMILIES; KIDS; MEN; WOMEN WHO HAVE ISSUES WITH DRUGS/ALCOHOL.

IF YOU NEED HELP CONTACT US. OUR SERVICE IS “CONFIDENTIAL” MEANING “WHAT YOU TELL US, IT STAYS WITH US” WE ARE FLEXIBLE AND WORK WITH YOU WHERE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE TO TALK WITH US. EG. HOMES; PARKS; OFFICE

 

  • DRUG IS A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY, THE SAME COMMUNITY WE ALL LIVE IN.
  • DO YOU WANT DRUGS TO RUN YOUR LIFE?
  • DO YOU WANT DRUGS NOT TO BE A PART OF YOUR LIFE?
  • IS THE GROG; SMOKING; DRUGS RUINING YOUR LIFE?
  • DOES THE GROG/DRUGS REALLY HELP YOU?
  • THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO HANDLE LIFE.
  • YOU TOO CAN HELP OTHERS TO STOP USING DRUGS
  • MAKE RIGHT CHOICES WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION
  • DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE DRUGS ARE COMING FROM?
  • LOOK AFTER YOUR BODY/ SPIRIT/ CULTURE.
  • YOUR TRIBE/ FAMILY/ FRIENDS NEED YOU.
  • GROG/ DRUGS DON'T HEAL THE SPIRIT
  • HEAL YOURSELF PROPERLY; GET SOME HELP.

 

 

 

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