THOMAS'S STORY: HOW I'VE AVOIDED HEP C
‘When I inject into my veins, it’s my way or the highway.’
“While I’ve caused myself a few “headaches” by taking safe using seriously, it’s helped me steer clear of some nasty “migraines” like bloodborne viruses.
TRUE OR FALSE? CLEARING UP HEP C MYTHS AND MISTAKES
‘Here are several “myths” about hep C that are false or no longer true. Check to see if there is anything listed here that you need to change your mind about!’
USING ART TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HEP C
Here are some of the cool posters that the men and women inside have come up with!
JUST A LITTLE PRICK... EASY HEP C TESTING
Finger prick testing is fast, convenient and easy to use – and you are in control.
PEER WORKERS' TOP TIPS AND TRICKS for other Peer and consumer workers
NUAA staff share their top tips for being a great Peer Worker.
EXPLORING THE TREATMENT LANDSCAPE
This piece takes you through the main types of treatment available for health issues related to drug and alcohol use and the approaches they use.
SO WHY REHAB? Interview with Garth Popple
Garth Popple from We Help Ourselves talks about their innovative service offering treatment choice.
TOO MANY REHABS FOR LITTLE RESULT: CHRISSIE'S STORY
'After trying for so long, I realised I can’t do the abstinence thing so I have had to come to terms with my use.'
Stimulant Treatment Program: GETTING THE RESULT I WANT - JACOB'S STORY
'I had the desire to change but I just didn’t have the tools to do it.'
EMMA'S STORY: WE DESERVE TREATMENTS THAT WORK AND ARE SAFE!
'I needed to believe in a miracle cure.'
EATING HEALTHIER AFTER ICECAPADES!
Here are some great tips and recipes to help your body repair.
URBAN BITES: RURAL USERS ON THE BIGGEST ISSUES THEY FACE
We asked rural users about the biggest issues they confront.
USERS' STORIES: ICE IN THE BUSH
When we were putting together this "Rural Edition", we wondered what it was like as an ice user living in the bush?
USER'S STORY: GO ASK ALICE
Treated for hep C: 'I felt fantastic through the entire treatment.'
USER'S STORY: HCV IN THE BUSH
'I'm one of those people who gets 2 boxes of fits every time I come to the Community Centre, even if I haven't finished the last 2 boxes.'
USER'S STORY: ON THE ROAD WITH JACK
Jack's story about jail, ice and hep C. 'I want to be healthy.'
ABORIGINAL STORIES: C IT MY WAY
“I asked some of my mob who are living in the country about sharing injecting equipment and why they do it - or more to the point, why they don't have new, sterile fits for every hit.”
9 TIPS FOR COMING OFF METHADONE - By Lee
Here are some tips for coming off methadone from someone who learned the lessons along the way.