The Dawn is fully operational and unaffected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar. All clients and staff are safe.
There is a lot of misunderstanding about obsessive-compulsive disorders and the impacts they can have on a person’s daily life. Clearing up how these disorders work, and the potential they
You are tired of hearing people tell you that you smoke too much pot, and you are mostly convinced that your marijuana use is not a problem. You may even
While strict laws and ongoing taboos can make alcohol abuse an uncomfortable topic in many Middle Eastern countries, it’s important to ensure that a loved one struggling with an alcohol
You’re feeling overwhelmed by work and responsibilities at home, and recognise that you are being pushed past your ability to effectively cope. Knowing if this is a temporary state or
Healthy connections with others infuse our life with meaning, purpose and joy, but addiction can seriously damage these relationships. Figuring out how to reach out and reconnect in recovery is
Figuring out how to best manage bipolar disorder can be a long and challenging process. Different treatments can offer new potential for relief, but in some cases, may pose significant
Ice addiction among Australians continues to wreak havoc on families throughout the country. Often those in the grip of addiction aren’t eager to go to rehab, but this doesn’t mean
Popular culture has a way of quickly adopting certain terminology around mental health conditions without knowing much about them. For those with narcissistic personality disorder, the “narcissist” label is often
Addiction takes away the things we once held closest to us, makes us believe we deserve it, and tells us that nothing else matters. Recovery is essential in rebuilding a
Some people thrive when all eyes are focused on them, but if this is followed by a deep sense of discomfort when the crowd disperses, there may be something more
What we don’t know can hurt us, especially when it comes to prescription medication. The increasing popularity of the potent painkiller and anti-anxiety drug Lyrica in the Middle East has
The “new normal” of Covid-19 was uniquely abnormal to our regular lives, and as we begin to slowly shift back to what we used to know, it is common to
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow
