Dr Alison Blazey
Dr Alison Blazey on Addiction Support in Northern Sydney Dr Alison Blazey is an addiction psychiatrist with the Northern Sydney Drug and Alcohol Service (NSDAS), which provides free an injury can develop a dependence if they begin enjoying the effects of opioids and request more prescriptions, even after they no longer need them for the original reason.” Alison said that once dependency becomes
inpatient and outpatient services at Royal North Shore Hospital’s Community Health Centre. In a recent interview with North Shore Living , Alison shared her insights on drug and alcohol addiction, particularly opioid dependence. “We see professionals who no one would ever guess have been struggling with addiction or opioid dependence,” said Alison who specialises in opioid addiction. “There are many legitimate reasons why people are exposed to opioids, and dependency can start when they’ve been taking them for chronic pain. “For example, people with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, migraines, endometriosis, or those recovering from
problematic, individuals often seek help from their GP or are referred to the opioid treatment clinic for management. The NSDAS provides crucial support through both free services and partnerships with private facilities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addiction treatment across Northern Sydney, particularly on the North Shore and Northern Beaches. “Addiction can affect anyone—people from all walks of life—and it impacts their families and friends,” said Alison. “But lives can be transformed when individuals reach out for help. The earlier they do, the better the outcome.”
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