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Deciding you have an alcohol or drug addiction and considering a medical detox is the first step towards taking your life back. The idea of quitting can feel overwhelming for
Alcohol addiction, a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol to get through the stress of daily life, is a crippling disease that can destroy lives. And yet, millions of people
Every individual’s addiction recovery journey is different, but the majority of people follow a similar path. The steps that are often involved in drug recovery include reaching a bottom,followed by
Is drug and alcohol addiction inherited? Or is it caused by environmental factors? Most people are aware that addiction seems to run in the family, but you have probably also
Warning signs of alcohol addiction are hard to recognise, especially when drinking is a huge part of your nation’s culture like in Australia or the UK. So how can you tell if
The drugs that harm your body, your relationships and your community have the highest possibility of addiction and abuse. Why are some drugs so irresistible that even people who use
Mindfulness has developed into a widely recognised treatment method for individuals in recovery from addiction. Becoming aware of your thoughts and why you are thinking them is vital to changing negative thoughts
Do you know someone who needs approval from others to feel good about themselves? Do they fall apart when someone offers constructive criticism? Maybe they are too clingy, or stay
Starting the healing process after heroin abuse requires the elimination of heroin in the body through a process called detoxification, or detox for short. This initial step in the treatment
The US opioid epidemic is causing drug overdose deaths to skyrocket – to an unprecedented 64,070 in 2016. That’s more Americans killed than by the Vietnam War. In the same
The amount of crack users seeking to overcome their drug addiction has risen by a shocking 23 percent, according to figures from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System, even though the amount
Alcohol addiction can be misleading. Some people drink excessively but do not appear to be an alcoholic because they are responsible and take care of their duties at work and at
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
