The Dawn is fully operational and unaffected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar. All clients and staff are safe.
Worried about diving back into daily life after finishing primary treatment? Concerned about whether you’ve had the time you need to practise the skills you learned in treatment? Sober living
No two people are exactly alike, which is why there are many different approaches to treatment and recovery. Breaking free from addiction requires real effort and commitment from each individual,
Addictions are notoriously difficult to break; the word ‘addiction’ itself suggests an inability to stop doing something. But what makes it so hard to simply change our habits? Traditional explanations
A common misperception about sex addiction is that it is about sex and the pursuit of sex. Many people think it’s reserved for someone with a high libido or someone
Opioid addiction is a very serious condition that often occurs after a patient is put on prescription painkillers or forms a habit from using street drugs. In the United States
Addiction is a daily battle but what happens if you are also fighting with other co-occurring mental health disorders like depression or personality disorder? Imagine making your way through a
It is a regular feature of family dynamics that its members take on certain, often stereotypical, roles in relation to each other. These roles change with the culture and with each
These days, Australian addicts seeking recovery are going to Thailand for private drug rehabilitation centre. Thailand is a hugely popular tourist destination for Australians, 582,000 Australians travelled to Thailand in
It is always the right time to work on improving your mental health, but New Year’s gives us the additional benefit of looking back on an imperfect year and imagining
Many people who enter a rehabilitation centre are struggling with more than one condition. Alcohol or drug abuse may be their immediate concern, but issues of this type are often
Some problems are just too difficult to handle alone. Even the support of friends and loved ones may not provide enough of a foundation for self-improvement, as what some people
Traumatic life events can have a severe impact on anyone who goes through them. However, children and adolescents are especially vulnerable to the effects of trauma. It can quickly take
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
