Every opiate user is different. And so is their treatment journey.
Below you’ll find the stories of 10 very different and very real Australians. Young and old, from the city and the bush, they are united by one vital thing: their desire for easier access to information about their addiction, and treatment options.
We want to thank them for sharing their stories with us, and wish them every success as they continue their treatment journey, and works towards their goals for the future.
It's given me stability. I'm not fixated 24/7 anymore
It took a while, but I'm there. That’s all that matters
We understand each other.. neither of us is going through this alone
I just became tired of the lifestyle, chasing every day
I was after a quick fix, and totally underestimated things.
David was plunged into a state of emotional turmoil when his partner of 11 yrs left him.
Amelia comes from a family where substance abuse was "pretty rife" growing up.
Emily began injecting on the streets of Sydney where she lived for nearly 5 years.
Terry first used opiates when he was 13, after running away from an abusive home.
Susan used recreationally for 2 years, then one day she began to feel sick. Really sick.
