D&M'S THOUGHT LEADERSHIP BLOG
View our thought leadership perspectives, research and insights on addiction

What to do if you are concerned about a loved one’s addiction
By D&M Consultants It is natural to be concerned about the people we love especially if that person is

The value of lived experience
By D&M Consultants “Lived experience practitioners are the logical leaders of recovery implementation due to their own internal experience

The stages of change for recovery from addiction
By D&M Consultants D&M Consultants understand that clients enter our program at different stages of ‘readiness’ to change. We

The history of addiction
By D&M Consultants Like many phenomena, addiction as a concept and as an experience has been shaped by different

Why do we (D&M) use the term ‘addict’ and ‘addiction’?
By D&M Consultants Many people are cautious about using the term ‘addict’ to describe someone who has issues with

5 Myths and Misconceptions of Addiction
By D&M Consultants Although many Australians are more educated about addiction thanks to social media and television programs, there

Why do people use substances and when does it become harmful?
By D&M Consultants The desire to mood and mind alter is part of human behaviour. Do you remember when

Why do D&M focus on ‘high functioning’ addicts?
By D&M Consultants Who is a high functioning addict? High functioning addicts are people struggling with an addiction (a

How children are impacted by parents who misuse substances
By D&M Consultants Problematic use of substances has a range of unfortunate consequences for individuals within society. For individuals
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