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"Drug and Gambling"

About: Lives Lived Well - Toowoomba

(as a service user),

I was arrested last year for drug driving and approached my lawyer for legal help. There was a lovely person from CatholicCare who recommended I do Murri Court, a program designed to keep me from using drugs.

I started seeing Vicky at Lives Lived Well in Toowoomba and honestly, I believe it was the best decision I ever made. The staff at this place are really caring and considerate. You can just feel comfortable from the moment that you speak with any of the staff members, they're all very non-judgemental and supportive. Since seeing Vicky, some other issues presented as to why I was using, I became more aware of my triggers and even got help with my severe gambling problem.

I'd highly recommend Lives Lived Well, especially Vicky who has been very caring and considerate of my time constraints but also is very good at her job. This service has not only helped to keep me off the drugs but also helped with my gambling and severely improved my interpersonal and professional relationships. I'm starting to handle stresses a lot easier and respectfully rather than just flying off the handle or using substance as a coping method, and really it's all thanks to these guys.

They've all made me feel welcomed from the moment I spoke to them, and I can guarantee that they'll always greet you with a smile. Truly worth the 1 hour travel to (and 1 hour from) Toowoomba to get the help I need.

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Response from Gerard Moloney, Lives Lived Well 4 years ago
Gerard Moloney
Lives Lived Well
Submitted on 4/10/2019 at 3:56 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 4:12 PM


Hello warmpz37

It is great to read this story and to feel your energy and enthusiasm for life come through in your words. Thank you for telling us your story on Care Opinion.

It is great to know that you found the right kind of support from Vicky and the other staff at Lives Lived Well which has enabled you to make all the changes you have outlined. Your commitment to driving two hours for appointments, dedication to the task of changing behaviours in your life and courage to work with the support you received is such a big effort.

Thank you for mentioning that you also got help with a "severe gambling problem". Many people with alcohol and drug concerns also have problems with gambling. This issue is often not mentioned and remains hidden. At Lives Lived Well, we are committed to raising awareness among people who seek our services about how gambling can be an underlying issue and assisting them with the right support for their situation.

The changes to the way you now relate to drugs, gambling, stresses, personal and professional relationships are a testimony to how together with you, our staff have helped you to change and grow. Thank you for recommending our services to others.

I wish you the very best in your life ahead and please be in contact if we can be of further support.

Warm regards

Gerard

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