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You are not responsible for someone else’s life - A Counsellor’s Story with Shane Brown

You are not responsible for someone else’s life - A Counsellor’s Story with Shane Brown

Update: 2023-10-06
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Shane was the previous CEO of Weave Youth Services and the Winner of a lifetime achievement award from Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies. He also gained a lifetime achievement award for his work in the youth sector, with over 35 years of experience. 


He is a counsellor and has provided AOD counselling to mostly young people and families.      In this episode, Shane shares his professional advice for those suffering with addiction and stories of those whom he has helped, along with open discussions on his own previous addiction too cigarettes and how he overcame that. 


For those who might need extra help after listening to this podcast you can access the following services (in Sydney) : 


National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline (Australia) 
This hotline provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction. You can call the Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015.
 
Common helpline numbers NSW
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/Pages/contact-service.aspx
List of Rehabs in NSW
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/Pages/wmrs-contact.aspx#bookmark1





 

youtube about how addiction happens Nuggets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUngLgGRJpo
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You are not responsible for someone else’s life - A Counsellor’s Story with Shane Brown

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