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Straight Talk From Someone Who's Been There

On addiction, gambling, confidence and facing the media, from Mark Aiston.

Two Years Clean — What I've Learned About Addiction, Recovery and the Mask I Wore for 40 Years addiction lived experience mental health recovery rehab Aug 06, 2026

This piece is adapted from an interview recorded approximately two years after Mark completed his stay at the Hader Clinic in Geelong.

I've been asked a lot of questions about my story over the yea...