Alcohol, other drugs and gambling

Multiple disadvantages

Often a person experiencing alcohol or other drug harm is also experiencing multiple disadvantages at once.

Gambling, and the consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs can place a heavy burden on individuals, families and society. Alcohol and drug use itself can change an individual’s brain, making it harder for them to change behaviour — even when they want to. Alcohol, drugs and gambling can affect health, relationships, jobs and education. The cost to the community from alcohol-related harm is estimated to exceed $14 billion annually.

Our services aim to prevent and reduce harm for both individuals and the wider community. We provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based support that enables people to minimise harm, pursue fullness of life and to improve outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.

There is a lot we can do to address the harm that comes from alcohol and drug use.