For Lynda, the enticement of gambling began with the introduction of pokies in Melbourne in 1992. What started as a casual pastime quickly spiraled into an addiction, consuming her nights and straining her relationships.
It all started innocently at the age of seventeen when Bayu accompanied a friend to a bar, only to discover a TAB inside.
A recent New York Times article shed light on a major reason why more than 100,000 Americans die each year from opioid overdoses.
From the time you’re born, your relationships help you learn to navigate the world.
Children respond to trauma in many different ways. Some may have reactions very soon after the event; others may do fine for weeks or months, and then begin to show troubling behavior.