Deep in the NSW hinterland, medical students are living alongside patients who are trying to overcome addiction. It's hoped the live-in, six-week program will give them firsthand experience of substance abuse.
Medical student Gordon Nguyen knows he's lived a relatively sheltered life when it comes to substance abuse.So when he spent six weeks at a rehabilitation clinic as part of his medical degree, the 24-year-old had an "eye-opening" experience.
"I saw pretty much anyone who was affected by addiction — working professionals, as well as just blue-collar workers, there was a lawyer, a nurse," Mr Nguyen said. Dr Parer said by living on site for part of their placement, the students spent time with the guests outside of a clinical setting."It's not just counselling, it's not just medication, it's also making sure they're eating well, the importance of exercise," she said.
But Robert eventually admitted himself into Gunnebah after his addiction became so bad he lost his business and custody of his children.Photo shows A woman with short hair in an apartment holding a portrait photo of a man in a suit. Addiction therapist Judith Magee said it was important for students to have empathy for the underlying causes of addiction while maintaining professional boundaries."You're commonly working with a very marginalised , generally speaking, a lot of trauma."You're needing to make sure you're really in the best place you can be personally to show up so you can do really good, clear-thinking balanced work.
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