Navigating the world of substance use and helping a family member to break free of a cycle with either alcohol or other drugs can be a challenging and often confusing place to be.
Fortunately, there is help out there and next week not-for-profit, non-government organisation Drug ARM is coming to the Whitsundays to offer two free workshops as part of their 'Breakthrough for Families' program.
Anyone who is concerned about a loved one and wants to learn how to best help them is invited to attend these informative sessions.
At the sessions you will learn how to:
• How to have a conversation with someone who has a substance use issue
• How to set healthy boundaries and keep them
• Information on why people use alcohol and other drugs
• Information on lapse and relapse
• Introduction to the Stages of Behaviour Change
• Trustworthy information about alcohol and other drugs and their effects
• Information on how to navigate the alcohol and other drug treatment system
• Accessing support for family members, including connection to ongoing social or health services.
You don’t have to do this alone, reach out to support services, connect with others and share experiences to learn how to best help those you love.
Through this session you will also receive links to other programs in the local area, like AOD group programs, withdrawal support, services or counselling.
WHAT: Community Information Sessions On Alcohol and Drugs
CANNONVALE: Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, Thursday December 15 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
PROSERPINE: Proserpine Community Centre, Wednesday December 14 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
COST: Free
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