Find support that fits your life

If you are struggling with your relationship with opioids or living with opioid dependence, you’re not alone. It’s estimated at least 100,000 Australians who are also living with opioid dependence1,2.

It can be hard to acknowledge that you are dependent, it’s harder again to tell someone and finding the right support that fits your life.

So, you may be wondering ‘Where to start?’ – this website is a tool you may use to discover what might work best for you. Whether it’s connecting with a healthcare professional, seeking peer support, or exploring other options, everyone’s journey looks different.

It’s also important to remember that feeling respected, empowered, and treated with dignity is essential – these can all help you feel supported and can be an important factor in achieving your goals, no matter what they may be.

Download our conversation guide to support your conversations with a peer or a healthcare professional.

Benefits of reducing or stopping your use

If you are thinking about reducing or stopping your use of opioids, you may find that focusing on the benefits can help with achieving your goals. This can include:

  • Improving physical health
  • Improving mental health
  • Building and strengthening your relationship with family and friends
  • Finding yourself and understanding your emotions
  • Boosting your energy
  • Sleeping better
  • Saving money

When you’re ready

If you have made the choice to make a change in your relationship with opioids, this is a significant step in seeking support. Recovery and reducing your use of opioids looks different to everyone.

You may feel discouraged if things don’t fall into place right away. You may need to find different people to speak to, different doctors who understand you or different supports that you haven’t experienced before.

When you’re ready, you may reach out to the following peer groups or health care professionals. These people can provide support when you’re looking to change your drug use.

Everyone’s journey to find support is different, and some of these steps may not be relevant for you. It’s important that you speak to your healthcare professional who can guide you to find the right choices for you.

Discover help available

Steps to support

Want to change how you use?

It’s important to find a healthcare professional who will listen and assist you, and that you trust.

Check out the various types of support available here

Check out this conversation guide to help guide your support conversations.

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Disclaimer: The website is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice from your healthcare professional before making decisions about your circumstances.

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