What can I do? | Kina Trust

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What can I do?

'Things didn’t get better until I stopped trying to fix him and instead started looking after my emotional needs.'

Mary

Looking after yourself

If you’ve become a hostage to your loved one’s alcohol or other drug use its time to start putting your needs first and looking after yourself.

Strategies for coping

Alternative Strategies

Mood swings and erratic behaviour often accompany alcohol and other drug use. It’s really difficult to interact with someone when you’re uncertain of their state of mind.

Are you living in fear?

Talk to someone at the Alcohol Drug Helpline

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Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act) 2017 (SACAT)

Wanting to get a loved one into compulsory Alcohol and Other Drug treatment?

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Overcoming Fear

We need to face the truth of our fears. When we face what scares us head-on, we can challenge it. Remember, the unfortunate events which we live in fear of happening, do not need to happen.

Talking to your children

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