Being a mum is busy at the best of times and leaves many mums feeling exhausted. From birthdays to Easter and Christmas, it seems there is always an event to plan for. And Halloween is no exception. Creating the perfect costume, carving pumpkins, decorating the house,...
The World Health Organisation dictum ‘no health without mental health’ is familiar to many of us. Mental illness is very common, with nearly half of all Australians developing a mental illness at some point in their lives. While this is the case, when is the last...
South Pacific Private is sad to announce the passing of Lorraine Wood, the co-founder of Australia’s leading Treatment Centre. She died after a long battle with cancer, throughout which she showed her usual grace, resilience and determination. First opened by Lorraine and her late husband Bill...
It seems that most days, we’re reading reports in the news and seeing the stories on TV of domestic violence and the prevalence of drug and alcohol addiction. From high-profile celebrities to family friends, neighbours and even in our own homes, the impact of substance...
As Australia Day approaches, we find ourselves considering ways to enjoy the time with our families and friends that do not include the commonly held traditions of how to 'enjoy' the day such as sitting in the sun drinking over a barbecue or house-party or...
In this short video a former client shares his personal experience of treatment from his addiction at South Pacific Private. In this honest account of his journey to South Pacific Private and the lessons that helped propel him into Recovery, he shares anecdotes and personal revelations. To...
Drinking is entrenched in our culture. Countless amounts of people are able to enjoy the mood altering affects of alcohol without the negative consequences or resulting in problems. However for some people, and some families, using alcohol in moderation is just not possible. Many of...
By Professor John B Saunders, Consultant Physician to South Pacific Private and Addiction Medicine Specialist Problems due to alcohol in young people have attracted considerable publicity in recent times, in part because of the tragic deaths of some youngsters who have been attacked in public by...
Rev. Crews, 2GB, hears from Claire Barber, CEO, South Pacific Private Hospital, on treatment options for the increasing number of older Australians abusing alcohol. Alcohol consumption makes the older person more vulnerable because of the natural changes to the body and brain that occur in addition...
Families are being told to pay more attention looking for signs a relative might have a problem with alcohol. Not just young people anymore either - but the over 50s. A recent article revealed that the over 50s are challenging teenagers as Australia’s worst problem drinkers...