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Ice Support CQ
ICESUP - Supporting Families who have a loved one affected by the drug ICE.
Who Are ICESUP?
ICESUP - Ice Support CQ promoting initiatives to assist families who have been pulled into the whirlpool.
We believe in raising community awareness about the dangers of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE).
We are committed to providing support and to assist families in locating service providers in their area.
ICESUP believes in "Supporting the Supporter" for a family supporting a loved one in addiction.
We will lobby to have a Detox and Residential Rehabilitation Facility in the Central Queensland region to give families closer access to treatment options without having to travel to Brisbane or North to Mackay which can be very disrupting for the rest of the family which is already suffering.
We will strive to have Service Providers 'Close the Gaps' and to work collaboratively in the services they deliver and to make those services known to the public.
ICESUP is totally voluntary so we rely on ourselves and you to make the difference.
The State Govt has committed to a 42 bed facility in Rockhampton.
State Govt says construction will commence in 2020 with residential rehabilitation services scheduled to begin mid 2021.
Lives Lived Well have been selected to deliver the AOD treatment services.
November 2021 - The residential rehabilitation facility will start operating with it's first client on December 6, 2021. I cannot begin to express my excitement/elation that this project is almost there. Lives Lived Well take over Monday November 15, 2021 and I look forward to following the success of all who will give it a go to 'Choose Recovery'.
Thank you to everyone who have played a part in this journey to make this residential rehabilitation facility, a reality.
Special thanks to our ICESUP Support Group for standing together, supporting each other over some of the roughest times in their lives.
Our families supporting a loved one in addiction, also need 'recovery' and this can take some time.
Please continue to seek support.
What is Ice?
Ice is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. It is a type of methamphetamine, which is generally stronger and more addictive and has more harmful side effects than the powder form known as speed.
Ice usually comes as small chunky clear crystals that look like ice. It can also come as white or brownish crystal-like powder with a strong smell and bitter taste.
Other names
Crystal meth, shabu, crystal, glass, shard.
How is it used?
Ice is generally smoked or injected and the effects can be felt in 3 to 7 seconds. It is sometimes swallowed (15 to 30 minutes to feel the effects) or snorted (3 to 5 minutes to feel the effects).
Effects of ice
There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. It's important to be careful when taking any type of drug.
The effects of ice can last for around 6 hours, but it might be hard to sleep for a few days after using the drug.
Overdose
If a large amount or a strong batch is taken, it could also cause an overdose. If any of the following effects are experienced an ambulance should be called straight away by dialling triple zero (000). Ambulance officers don’t need to involve the police.
Coming Down
It can take several days to ‘come down’ from using ice. The following effects may be experienced during this time:
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Racing heartbeat and chest pain
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Breathing problems
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Fits or uncontrolled jerking
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Extreme agitation, confusion, clumsiness
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Sudden, severe headache
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Unconsciousness
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Stroke, heart attack or death
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Difficulty sleeping and exhaustion
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Headaches, dizziness and blurred vision
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Paranoia, hallucinations and confusion
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Irritability and feeling ‘down’
What ICESUP Does
We know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. We're here to lend an ear to those who need it and share our experiences.
Since the beginning of our Support Group in 2016, we’ve worked hard to help educate families about ICE and offer ways to cope with the ripple effect that can and does destroy families.
We aim to turn the tide on this destructive effect, and in turn, enable a recovery ripple effect
Support/Self Help Group
Group Support
ICESUP - Ice Affecting Families Capricorn Coast - We no longer, at this time hold evening meetings, however FDS (Family Drug Support) Rockhampton do so. Although we have ceased our fortnightly meetings, I am happy for you to contact me and to catch up for an informal coffee chat.
Any inquiries please contact me through the website, email icesupcapcoast@gmail.com or FB Ice Support CQ and I can put you in touch with FDS.
I encourage you to go along and share your journey with others who understand because they have or are experiencing the same.
Video Links
Close the Gaps
Collaboration of Services
ICESUP has found that there may be many Services/Service Providers but not much is known about them until one is in the system. To be able to share resources and knowledge. For Services to make themselves known so that the average person can not only find them but also understand what that service offers.
“To Help Others we first must be able to Help Ourselves”
ICESUP - Ice Support CQ
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