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When people think about alcoholism, they often imagine someone whose life is visibly falling apart. That was never Jade. Our daughter was intelligent, hardworking, caring, and determined. She worked in healthcare, was completing a university degree, and had a bright future ahead of her. What we didn’t realise was that she was also becoming incredibly […]
I never thought that addiction would enter my home. I had seen what it could do growing up, and I was determined that my children would have a different life. I believed that by giving them a stable home and every opportunity, that I could shield them from it. What I did not realise was […]
I never imagined that something like addiction would become part of my family’s story, or that one day I would be speaking about recovery with such depth and honesty. I had come across Hader Clinic Queensland in passing through my husband’s work. At the time, it meant very little to me. I did not realise […]
My name is David, and I want to share my journey with you about my son Arlo, and his drug and alcohol addiction, relapse, and recovery. Sharing our story is not easy, but if it reaches even one person or one family walking a similar path, and helps in anyway, then it is worth it. […]
When it comes to heroin addiction treatment, and specifically withdrawal, it is important to separate acute withdrawal symptoms from post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS).
Ice gets its name from its appearance. It typically looks like small, clear or white crystals, similar to rock salt or shards of glass, though it can also appear as a coarse white or brown powder with a strong smell and a bitter taste.
Common mental health issues associated with ice use are depression, anxiety and psychotic disorders. Learn more about the mental health effects of ice.
Here are a number of useful ways in which you can support your loved one if they are suffering from an ice addiction.
I never imagined I would be telling this story. Not because addiction was unfamiliar to me, but because when it is your sister, it feels different.
A life reclaimed: Tim’s Journey Through Addiction and the Transformative Power of Rehabilitation.
From a coma and organ failure to four months sober, Felicia’s journey through alcohol addiction treatment is nothing short of extraordinary.
After addiction shattered his life, Josh chose addiction treatment and fought his way back. Now, six months clean, he’s determined to build a stronger, more meaningful future for himself and his daughter.
Laila’s son Angus has recently completed residential addiction treatment funded by DVA.
After years of binge drinking, navigating Navy drinking culture, and battling toxic relationships, Anne found the strength to undertake alcohol addiction treatment for her daughter and herself.
Twelve detox attempts, countless relapses, and a life on the brink – this is the story of how Sophie found freedom in recovery.
I was a hopeless addict for 20 years, yet barely missed a day of work and had four children.
Six months ago, Arthur wanted to end his life because he didn’t see a way out of his alcohol and drug addiction.
Kym’s alcohol addiction nearly cost her everything, but her inspiring journey to recovery shows it’s never too late to turn your life around.
Lorraine’s son Sam has recently completed residential addiction treatment for his drug addiction. Lorraine shares her story.
From chaos to clarity, Justin’s powerful story shows the life-changing effects of addiction treatment and the hope that emerges when you choose to fight for a better life.
Terry’s methamphetamine addiction led to devastation before he undertook addiction treatment and found a new purpose in life.
Sam was a soldier, a brother, and an addict. After losing his way, his family, his purpose, and even his freedom he undertook addiction treatment in pursuit of a normal life.
Kerry’s struggle with alcohol addiction pushed her to the edge, but through rehab and the support of her family, she found a way to reclaim her life.
From a turbulent upbringing to a battle with addiction, Layla’s life was ruled by chaos and her addiction. Now she’s pursuing peace and purpose.
Battling a 20-year alcohol addiction, FIFO worker Adam, found the strength to change his life and his relationships.
Despite numerous failed attempts to quit drinking, Jason eventually sought help at Hader Clinic Queensland for his addiction to alcohol, completing a 90-day treatment program that gave him a fresh start.
Navy veteran Tim’s life spiralled into ice addiction before he found redemption and rebuilt his life through Hader Clinic Queensland’s addiction treatment program.
Rob’s life was shattered when his wife’s abuse of their children led to a downward spiral of alcoholism and false accusations, ultimately losing everything he built. In a fight for survival, he embraced rehab, rediscovered himself, and rebuilt his family and relationships.
Spending nearly a decade in a relentless battle with addiction, Jacob faced immense struggle, loss and relapse, before finding freedom from his addiction.
Sober for over 11 years Ashley experienced a relapse that led her back to recovery. After completing a 28-day detox program, she shares her journey of overcoming addiction, the struggles she faced, and the lessons learned along the way.
Steven’s addiction meant he couldn’t hold a job down; lost his kids, and was homeless. Now after undertaking our addiction treatment program he is sober, in recovery and working towards a better life.
Despite losing nearly everything to her alcohol addiction, Tara, a 36-year-old lawyer, found hope and recovery through our addiction treatment program, where she learned to live a fulfilling, sober life filled with connection and stability.
Never lose hope. As a parent of two children suffering from addiction, Jordan and Jarryd, my advice is that there’s always hope.
From joining the military to facing the depths of despair and homelessness, Jaymie’s journey is a powerful testament to the challenges of addiction.
Alan is 6 months sober after completing DVA funded addiction treatment for his alcohol addiction.
After 60 days of residential addiction treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland, Max is 6 months clean and sober and looking to the future. This is his story.
After 60 days of residential addiction treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland, Sheehan is over nine months clean and sober. This is his story.
Now in Hader Clinic Queensland’s Transitional Housing Program, Joe completed 90 days of DVA-funded residential addiction treatment and is feeling better than ever. This is his story.
After completing 60 days of Hader Clinic Queensland’s Residential Addiction Treatment, Henry is almost five months sober and looking to the future. This is his story.
Muriel’s alcohol addiction was spiralling out of control so she completed 90 days of residential addiction treatment and is now in early recovery. This is her story.
After 90 days of Hader Clinic’s residential addiction treatment and six months in the transitional housing program, Gary is 18 months clean and sober and looking to the future. This is his story.
Ben completed 90 days of residential addiction treatment and then went on to study at university. He then returned to Hader Clinic Queensland as a support worker and has now moved up to become one of the program coordinators. This is his story.
Scott is in recovery and supporting others to stay sober after completing residential addiction treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland. This is his story.
After becoming homeless Ross completed the 90-day residential addiction treatment, and the 9-month transition program at Hader Clinic Queensland, and is now over two years clean. This is his story.
After 30 years in the throes of addiction, Cam is over five months sober and looking forward to a life of recovery. This is his story.
After 90 days in residential addiction treatment, Mel is 9 months sober and looking to the future. This is her story.
Lucy is 18 months clean and sober after completing 90 days of residential addiction treatment, the transitional housing program, and the outpatient program. This is her story.
After 60 days of residential addiction treatment, Rose is living her best life in recovery. This is her story.
Sam completed 90 days of DVA-funded residential drug addiction treatment and the Transitional Housing program at Hader Clinic Queensland. This is his story.
Lizzie’s journey from a privileged upbringing to a decade-long battle with drug addiction and eventual redemption is both an inspiring and cautionary tale.
Jaxon is over 7 months clean after completing 90 days of DVA-funded residential addiction treatment and the transitional housing program at Hader Clinic Queensland. This is his story.
Since completing the Residential Addiction Treatment Program, and engaging in the Intensive Outpatient Program, James is committed to his recovery and enjoys living a life clean and sober. This is his story.
Jon is over six months sober and clean after completing 90 days of residential addiction treatment and engaged in the transitional housing program. This is his story.
Brendan is coming up to 2 years clean and sober after completing 29 days of residential addiction treatment. He shares his story.
James is approaching one year clean and sober after completing the 29-day Drug and Alcohol Detox Program at Hader Clinic Queensland. This is his story.
After completing 90 days of Residential Addiction Treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland, Carlos is six months sober and moving forward with a positive outlook. This is his story.
After completing 29 days program of Alcohol Addiction Treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland, Lily is moving forward and embracing her sober life.
After completing the residential addiction treatment for his drug and alcohol addiction, Jordan is applying what he learnt in the program to build a solid foundation for himself to recover on. This is his story.
Larisa recently completed the 29-day residential addiction treatment for her addiction. This is her story.
Natalie completed residential addiction treatment for her ice addiction. Now, over 10 months clean, she is ready to take on a change of career to help others and give her children the childhood she never had. This is her story.
Bec is 170 days sober after completing 90-day residential addiction treatment for her alcohol addiction. This is her story.
Patricia has been sober for 15 months after completing 28 days of residential rehabilitation treatment for her alcohol addiction. This is her story of recovery.
Leonard has recently completed residential addiction treatment for his alcohol addiction. This is his story.
Jayne’s daughter Charlie has recently completed residential addiction treatment for her drug addiction. Jayne shares her story.
“Having my son in active recovery is definitely the best Mother’s Day gift I will ever receive.” There were many times when I almost lost him though. Not just only to drugs but the powerful cycle of denial.
Almost one year after completing rehab for drug addiction, Ethan Moon captured the hearts of Australia with his heartfelt performances, and the sharing of his addiction recovery journey, on Australian Idol. This is his story.
Twenty-four-year-old Lizzie is now eight months clean from her polydrug addiction. She is returning to competitive rowing, and life has never looked more promising. This is her story.
Twenty-eight-year-old Garreth is clean and sober after completing residential addiction treatment for this drug and alcohol addiction. This is his story.
My name is Mia, I’m 29 years old and just over 8 months clean. I completed 90 days of residential addiction treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland, and their 3-month Transitional Housing Program. My life is so different to where I was a year ago. Recovery saved my life and my relationship with my family.
The start of my recovery story was the end of my denial – I was about to become homeless and considering suicide. My name is Noah and I have been clean for almost eight months after receiving ice addiction treatment.
On the verge of suicide, Kris sought help with the Hader Clinic Queelsand for his drug and alcohol addiction. Now, almost six months clean, he shares his emotional story.
After completing residential addiction treatment for his drug and alcohol addiction, Paul is sober from drugs and alcohol and living with his wife and daughters again. This is his story.
Jane is a 56-year-old professional working in the Supply Chain industry. Jane is 84 days sober after completing a 30-day residential addiction treatment for alcohol addiction at Hader Clinic Queensland.
Mark struggled for over 20 years with heroin addiction. He is now 6 years clean after completing his stay at Hader Clinic Queensland.
David is 57 years old and is now over 100 days sober from Alcohol Addiction after completing the 90-day program at Hader Clinic Queensland.
Denise recounts her story of watching her daughter struggle with years of alcohol addiction. Her daughter is now 4 and a half months sober after completing the 90-day program at Hader Clinic Queensland.
Shane completed the 90-day program at Hader Clinic Queensland after struggling with alcohol and codeine addiction. At almost 5 months clean and sober, he tells his story.
Rachel is a registered nurse from Sydney. She has been sober for 4 and a half months after alcohol addiction treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland. This is her story.
Harriet completed the 90-day residential addiction treatment for alcohol addiction at Hader Clinic Queensland over 5 years ago and has remained sober since. This is her story.
James is a 34-year-old polydrug user. After drinking alcohol for the first time at the age of 14 he had a 15-year battle with addiction to alcohol, ice, cocaine, MDMA, and gambling.
“Life is still life, and I would be lying if I said it was all sunshine and rainbows. I have good days and bad days, but I now have a daily program that helps me manage feelings and situations without the use of drugs.” Trent is 33 years old. He recently celebrated 1 year clean […]
Rebecca is 31 years old and two years clean from ice addiction after completing a 60-day residential addiction treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland. I had a good childhood; I grew up in a small country town. I wasn’t exposed to drugs or alcohol. My parents didn’t drink or smoke. I was raised well. My mum […]
Neil is a 70-year-old retired Senior Sergeant. He has been sober for 11 months after struggling with Alcohol Addiction for the last 11 years. Neil completed Hader Clinic Queensland Private’s 28-night detox and 30 days at the residential rehabilitation.
Tom is a 47-year-old Veteran, who has been sober for 66 days. He completed a 28-day program at Hader Clinic Queensland after receiving DVA funding to attend.
Andrew recently sought treatment for alcohol addiction and has stayed sober for over 2 months. This is his story of recovery.
This family navigated their 25 years old daughter’s drug addiction and have just celebrated her being 11 months clean. This is their story.
Katherine’s son, Tom, was a polydrug user, addicted to Marijuana, alcohol, amphetamines, and Nangs (Nitrous oxide). This is Katherine’s story of recovery.
Nick has been sober for 12 months today, after receiving residential addiction treatment at Hader Clinic Queensland.
Anne is a registered nurse and is now over 5 months sober after picking up her first drink at the age of 10. This is her story.
Cassandra recently completed the 90-day residential addiction treatment at the Hader Clinic Queensland for her ice addiction. She will be six months clean in a few weeks. This is her journey so far.
John is a 34-year-old Veteran of the Afghanistan war. After turning to a life of drug addiction to self-medicate his crippling PTSD, he is now over 2 years clean.
After seven suicide attempts and ten stints in rehab, Lyndon undertook residential addiction treatment for his meth addiction.
Sarah was a meth user, was in abusive relationships, working as a stripper and a sex worker, and was homeless. Then she completed residential addiction treatment for her meth addiction. This is her story.
When Kristen went to rehab, she had no intentions of giving up drinking. Her plan was to do a 90-day residential addiction treatment at the Hader Clinic Queensland, and then carry on drinking. She didn’t know any other way. It turned out Kristen can live without alcohol.
A successful psychologist, Renee never thought she’d be the one needing help. After an unsuccessful rehab stint overseas, Renee attended the Hader Clinic Queensland for alcohol addiction treatment.
After this 5-year-old son had a life-changing accident in his care, Phil’s teenage drinking habit became a lifestyle. This is the story of his residential addiction treatment and recovery.
Sick of himself, and feeling the strain on his marriage, Colin attended residential addiction treatment for his alcohol addiction.
After completing residential addiction treatment for her alcohol addiction, Bridget never thought relapse could happen to her.
Quinn was a regular 40 your old father and husband working in IT, but he had a secret. And once his wife discovered the truth, residential addiction treatment for his ice addiction would turn his life around.
Preparing for her first Christmas sober, Leah recounts her journey of treatment for ice addiction.
Broken, sick of himself, and unable to stay clean, Liam attended residential addiction treatment at the Hader Clinic Queensland.
Rosie and Steve were caught selling drugs, and both wound up in prison. On release, Steve attended residential rehabilitation for ice addiction treatment with the Hader Clinic Queensland. Here is Rosie’s story.
Fearing for the future of his sons, Brendon undertook residential rehabilitation for his drug and alcohol addiction.
Mick completed residential addiction treatment and then relapsed. He asked for help and entered rehab again. This is his story.
After returning from Afghanistan, Michael turned to ice to cope with his feelings of isolation. Then he completed residential addiction treatment and is looking forward to becoming a dad. This is his story.
Caught in a terrible cycle of using ice, Jayda began to lose friendships, do things she’d regret, and cause herself physical harm. Then she completed a thirty-day residential rehabilitation program at the Hader Clinic Queensland. This is her story.
Hello, we’re Michele and Ed – we are the parents of Lawrence, who completed residential rehabilitation with the Hader Clinic Queensland about eighteen months ago.
After winding up in jail in his early fifties, Steve completed the residential addiction treatment program for drug addiction with the Hader Clinic Queensland. This is his story.
After starting drugs at twelve and alcohol at thirteen, Paul started a journey of drug & alcohol abuse that would change his life. After completing drug and alcohol addiction treatment, Paul shares his story.
The Hader Clinic Queensland helped Lawry with his addiction to ice. He bravely shares his story.
Bereft, devastated and unable to stay clean, Luke undertook residential rehabilitation for his cocaine and alcohol addiction.
Genevieve, a support worker at Hader Clinic Queensland has battled addiction. So has her son James.
21 years old James, who grew up exposed to his mother’s battle with addiction undertook our residential addiction treatment program for his own addiction. He is now six months clean.
Bob is a recovering addict who completed the Hader Clinic Queensland’s residential addiction treatment program. This is his recovery story.
JJ is a support worker at our addiction treatment centre and has lived experience of addiction. Sometimes it takes an addict to understand how best to support another addict.
For the first time in memory, Charli is looking forward to the future after completing our residential addiction treatment program for her gambling addiction.
This is a letter from Racquel, who undertook our residential addiction treatment program for her addiction to alcohol. She has kindly allowed us to share it.
Nearly three years ago Peter, a former army officer and ice addict, completed our residential addiction treatment program. He now shares his progress.
Ben, an ex-soldier and ice addict made headlines for his fall from grace. Now, Ben shares his story of recovery following treatment for ice addiction.
A little over six months ago Mick’s life revolved around earning money to use, rather than earning money to live. Mick is an army veteran, and a recovering alcoholic. This is his story.
Hi, I’m Tilly. I’m a recovering ice addict and recently I relapsed. I’d like to share my story of how the relapse occurred and what I’ve learned from the experience.
When Tilly was eighteen, she experienced painful trauma when her best friend passed away. Soon after she began to experiment with drugs, starting with ecstasy and weekend party drugs, quickly progressing to cocaine, and eventually ice.
Joanne, an Indigenous Australian from the Yamatji tribe in Western Australia, is currently undertaking our residential addiction treatment program for ice addiction.
Dianne could have never imagined that the strong family values she grew up with and subsequently instilled into her only child and daughter, Tilly, would have ever been challenged by the disease of addiction.
A couple months ago I was on the verge of losing everything. I was trying to decide whether to keep going or kill myself.
For DJ, life in addiction was chaotic and fast paced. He lived life solely for drugs and the lifestyle that went with it.
Before rehab, Alex was fighting his addiction, homeless and doing community service in Melbourne.
After serviing in the Australian Army, Tim’s life was destroyed by his alcohol addiction and he’s facing jail.
For more than half his life Mark has been living a lie hiding his heroin addiction from friends, family and colleagues.
When Faith started using drugs aged thirteen, it felt like an innocent attempt to gain confidence and have more fun in life. But Faith’s drug taking descended her into a life of addiction, pain and brokenness.
