The RACP and AChAM join the Rethink Addiction campaign

The RACP and its Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine share Rethink Addiction’s vision for an Australia without alcohol, tobacco or other drug related harm or discrimination. This is why we have joined the campaign to Rethink Addiction.

Addiction is one of the most stigmatised and misunderstood of all health conditions. The stigma and misinformation surrounding addiction has resulted in an average near 20-year delay for seeking help. That is far too long, and many Australians and their families suffer in silence. We must Rethink Addiction.

Rethink Addiction is a national campaign to educate and advocate for the need to change Australia’s attitude and approach to addiction. The campaign represents the collective efforts of over 50 partner organisations from across a wide range of sectors. The campaign leverages the SBS series, Addicted Australia, which consists of four episodes that were aired nationally late last year and which are available on demand. The series covers alcohol, gambling and drug addiction, treatment (including peer and family support) and highlights the social issues that worsen the stigma and isolation associated with addiction.

You can help out too, by going to the Rethink Addiction website, signing the petition for change and following their social media channels for more ways to get involved.

Learn more about the Rethink Addiction campaign