Cracks in the Ice: resources developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

In July last year, Cracks in the Ice launched the first national website providing trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date resources about crystal...

Australian Surfing Legend Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo Opens Up About His Battle with Alcohol Addiction

Australian surfing legend Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo opens up about his battle with alcohol addiction and his journey towards recovery at Aurora...

DSM-5 Criteria: A Tool for Diagnosing Opioid Dependence

In the last decade, drug overdoses have killed more Australians than road-traffic accidents. In fact, in 2019, opioids were involved in over half of...

Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse & Mental Health

Which came first? Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety are closely linked to substance abuse, however one does not necessarily...

What Are The Different Approaches To Treating Addiction?

Addiction significantly affects a person's life, caused when a person engages in the repetitive use of potentially harmful substances such as alcohol...

Cracks in the Ice: An Online Toolkit About Crystal Methamphetamine

Can Getting Inked Be Addictive? Here’s What You Need To Know

One in five Aussies has one or more tattoos: getting inked is a common trend across the country. However, while many may gain a boost of confidence...

Harmful Gambling and Poor Mental Health in New Zealand

“I’d never been to counselling before and felt it was a very special and healing experience.”

Emotional Effects of Smoking

Whilst most people are aware of the negative physical effects of smoking, the emotional effects of smoking are often overlooked. The emotional...

Access Addiction Help Without Wifi: Cracks in the Ice