Every day, The Buttery sees the benefits of early intervention programs such as the Therapeutic Mixed Martial Arts program for at-risk youth in Lismore and Casino. Many young people in our community find themselves at a crossroads, and without the right support can easily find themselves on a path of hard drug use and mental [...]
Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through attending a residential treatment program means more to the person than just staying clean and sober, an Australian-first study has found. While a significant body of research has shown that the length of time a person stays in a program is positively linked to abstinence, reduced crime, [...]
For Brendan Monson, former Buttery resident turned Buttery Counsellor and Recovery Circle member, giving back to The Buttery, is all a vital part of his recovery. Brendan came to The Buttery at 39 in 2006, having used opioids daily since he was 14. “The Buttery taught me to do the opposite to what I [...]
“It’s time for funding to meet demand” Thursday, April 18, 2019: A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released yesterday revealed an increase in Australians accessing drug and alcohol treatment services, despite an increase in waiting times for The Buttery’s drug and alcohol treatment programs on the Mid and North Coast. [...]
Karen* admits she was at the end of her tether when she has referred to The Buttery’s Family Counselling Program two years ago. The program, funded wholly by donations, has been a vital part of The Buttery’s services, since 2009. Karen, her partner and ex-husband are among the staggering number of 250 program participants seen [...]
Nick's 'dog days' are over thanks to the Buttery's lessons about the importance of connection. It was a double-serving of grief that sent Nick, a 34-year-old electrician, into a place self-destruction. In 2013 he lost his father to suicide and his mother in 2016 to a shock traffic accident. Nick started drinking [...]
The longer you leave workplace burnout, the harder it is to recover from. When you’re burnt out, the world looks bleak and everything feels too hard, and it’s difficult to muster up the energy to care — let alone do something to help yourself. Dismissing the warning signs and ‘soldiering on’ in this state can [...]
Recently, Lily Schmelzle, The Buttery’s Family Support Program Manager, gave a moving, nuanced and evidence-based presentation to Buttery staff titled: Developmental Processes and how it plays out in addiction within families. We thought it would be valuable for anyone with a loved one experiencing drug misuse. Lily Schmelzle: The Buttery’s Family Support Program [...]
MTA OUTCOMES RESEARCH ABSTRACT Background: Residential opioid rehabilitation aims to improve the mental health and quality of life of opioid users through abstinence and residential program participation. This study aimed to determine the depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life amongst maintenance to abstinence (MTA) program residents. [...]
Jane* dreams of the day she can be with her son for his birthday. Every day in recovery after completing The Buttery’s Core program, she is a step closer to her dream. The first time Jane missed her son’s birthday was when she was living in The Buttery’s Therapeutic Community. The second time she missed [...]