We’re all addicts, in some way…

Did you know that approximately one in 20 Australians struggle with addiction each year, but only one in four seek help? Addition is an often dangerous set of behaviour that can be focused on a number of things or outside forces - food, alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex or even work. Dr Dan Lubman is a psychologist and the clinical director at Turning Point, an addiction centre in Melbourne. He lends his skills to helping others overcome their addictions. Because it IS possible, as a new documentary series on SBS called Addicted Australia proves.  If you think you might need help with an addiction, or know someone who might need help, please reach out to the below free resources and helplines:  Call the national national drug and alcohol on: 1800 250 015, or chat to someone online Counselling Online Call the national gambling helpline on: 1800 858 858, or head to Gambling Help Online Addicted Australia, premieres at 8.30pm on SBS on Tuesday 10 November. You can watch the trailer here.  You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here. If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.