Family Drug Support - Australia

[Lelee]

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/cartoons/parents-of-drug-addicts-need-our-help-20110614-1g1ic.html#comments

I read this a week or so ago on DS Daily and as I'm in Australia I looked into it further and discovered the following organisation for carers and families of people who use drugs. 

http://www.fds.org.au/

Just thought people might be interested. I found it encouraging that the government is funding projects to maximise family/carer involvement, support and services.  This service has just expanded into Queensland.

I was dismayed at the response from some people to the article though but it's probably on a par with England I suppose. Ignorance is global.

Take care

Linda

[sapphire]

Looking at the quotes section it seems some people in Aus are as judgemental as the idiots here.

[Lelee]

Agreed. It always makes me cringe to read hateful comments like that. I suppose it's lack of education, experience  and compassion for another human being.  Some people need a scape goat to attach all their their negativity and discontent to and will pick on the easiest prey. 

Linda

[sapphire]

More education is needed - mostly when people understand and see the bigger picture with regards to drugs and addiction treatment they are ok - you will always get a few judgy mcjudgepants idiots everywhere though - they seem to talk louder than everyone else!