Addiction – What is it and is there hope?

Addiction is a condition in which a person engages in use of a substance or in a behavior for which the rewarding effects provide a compelling incentive to repeatedly pursue the behavior despite detrimental consequences. Addiction may involve the use of substances such as alcohol, inhalants, opioids, cocaine, nicotine, coffee, food and others, or behaviors […]
Finding new pathways into life.
Daniel bought a new bike and rides to his new-found job with great joy and a new sense of purpose. These are some of the benefits of recovery, seeing small but progressive steps in a positive direction each day is a real buzz for us here at The Cottage. Daniel makes us laugh everyday, just […]
Letter to the editor
Dear editor, I am the company secretary of Shepparton Area Drug Action Committee (SHADAC INC) the not for profit organization that operates The Cottage. Through your paper I express my gratitude to the community for engaging with the life of The Cottage in its formative first year. The opening day on the 17thApril was attended […]