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The complexities of addiction can make it difficult for some to get the right treatment, leading to repeated relapses. Engaging an intensive, holistic approach to address it can help better
Feeling some degree of discomfort when you perform publicly or meet new people is a fairly common experience. However, for those with social anxiety disorder, these situations can unleash a
The link between ADHD and addiction is significant and serious. Understanding more about the factors behind this connection can offer insights on how to prevent dependency, and how to effectively
We have been taught to pay attention to signs that our physical health might not be at the level it should be and take action. However, when it comes to
Taking a hard look at addiction means understanding the experiences and emotions that contribute to it. For many former addicts, recovery helps reveal the role that anger plays in fueling
Depression is a complex mental health condition that can manifest in a variety of symptoms and behaviours – including some that may not fit typical notions of depression. Understanding these
You’re sober, but it is not feeling as great as you had hoped it would. In fact, you are feeling depressed, anxious, and a bit directionless. This is what being
You’ve known for a while that something isn’t right about your relationship, but you can’t put your finger on exactly what it is. If your relationship is making you doubt
You’ve finally reached a breaking point with your addiction and are on the cusp of going cold turkey – alone. Before you cut yourself off, make sure you know what
The high degree of uncertainty that still hangs over us in relation to 2021, combined with the tough challenges that were thrown at us in 2020 is no doubt making
Trying to figure out the perfect gift for your loved one in recovery this festive season? Thinking about their current goals and interests and consider what you can do to
Though addiction is rarely the first issue that comes to mind when thinking about problems with aging, it is becoming increasingly prevalent for those 65 and over. Understanding the risks
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
