The illegal drug often referred to as 'ice', but also 'meth' or 'crystal meth' is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia, and people living in regional areas are more likely than those in cities to be addicted to it.

But despite the devastating impact it has on users, not everyone who is hooked on ice looks like the stereotype of a drug addict, like Andrea who from the outside had it all - a millionaire lifestyle and wonderful children - but still succumbed to addiction.

The Quicky speaks to Andrea about how she was introduced and got hooked on ice, how she managed to get off it, and what she wants you to know if you've ever been tempted to give it a try.

If you are struggling with addiction, you can speak to someone at Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Or if you’re worried about a loved one you can reach out to the ​​Family Drug Support 24 hour phone line on 1300 368 186.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Andrea Simmons - CEO & Director at the Australian Anti Ice Campaign who previously lost everything when she became addicted to 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine)

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/

CONTACT US

Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

GET IN TOUCH:

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading or listening to our content, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

The illegal drug often referred to as 'ice', but also 'meth' or 'crystal meth' is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia, and people living in regional areas are more likely than those in cities to be addicted to it.
But despite the devastating impact it has on users, not everyone who is hooked on ice looks like the stereotype of a drug addict, like Andrea who from the outside had it all - a millionaire lifestyle and wonderful children - but still succumbed to addiction.
The Quicky speaks to Andrea about how she was introduced and got hooked on ice, how she managed to get off it, and what she wants you to know if you've ever been tempted to give it a try.
If you are struggling with addiction, you can speak to someone at <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> 24/7 on 13 11 14.
Or if you&rsquo;re worried about a loved one you can reach out to the ​​<a href="https://www.fds.org.au/family-drug-support-australia">Family Drug Support</a> 24 hour phone line on 1300 368 186.
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Andrea Simmons - CEO &amp; Director at the <a href="https://australianantiicecampaign.org.au/">Australian Anti Ice Campaign</a> who previously lost everything when she became addicted to 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine)
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Siobh&aacute;n Moran-McFarlane
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
GET IN TOUCH:
Feedback? We&rsquo;re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Just by reading or listening to our content, you&rsquo;re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We&rsquo;re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au&nbsp;

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Quicky

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

Advertisement