Every day, thousands of Australians struggling with addiction are waiting for a limited number of spots in drug and alcohol treatment.

Bill Woods speaks with Professor Dan Lubman, Clinical Director of Turning Point & a professor of addiction studies at Monash University, who like many is frustrated that finding treatment for addiction could be likened a "lottery".  

"We have desperate individuals and families really looking out for support for somebody who has a genuine health condition," says Professor Lubman.

Every day, thousands of Australians struggling with addiction are waiting for a limited number of spots in drug and alcohol treatment.
Bill Woods speaks with Professor Dan Lubman, Clinical Director of Turning Point &amp; a professor of addiction studies at Monash University, who like many is frustrated that finding treatment for addiction could be likened a "lottery".  
"We have desperate individuals and families really looking out for support for somebody who has a genuine health condition," says Professor Lubman.

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