Dale had a happy childhood, but his ADHD meant that he had trouble relating to others and couldn’t concentrate at school. He sought out marijuana early in his teens to help him cope with life and at 19 years old found himself in detox and attended Narcotics Anonymous for the first time. Dale wasn’t ready for NA and he couldn’t relate to the stories he heard about harder drugs and IV use – but that was where he could end up.
Alternating between alcohol and other drugs Dale still managed to hold a job, get married and start a family but couldn’t find a happy place. His drug use saw him commit crimes and go to prison, and this led to his reconnection to his Aboriginal culture and the start of a more meaningful life.
Dale started recovery trough the Galiamble Men’s Alcohol and Drug Recovery Centre and was reintroduced to NA and he was able to face his shame and fear and begin his recovery journey. Dale has since studied, worked at Galiamble and now at Dardi Munwurro passing on his knowledge and experience to indigenous men who have problems with alcohol and other drug affecting their behaviour.
If you think that alcohol may be a problem, then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.
If you would like to find out more about Dardi Munwurro then you can phone them on 1800 435 799 or go online at dardimunwurro.com.au
If you would like to find out more about Narcotics Anonymous then you can phone them on 1300 652 820 or go online at na.org.au
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