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The late Chester Bennington is best known as the lead singer of Linkin Park, where his emotional and higher-pitched vocals accompanied the sounds of Mike Shinoda, the group’s main rapper.
Many people engage in potentially addictive behaviours, from experimenting with drugs or heavy drinking, to trying their hand at gambling or online gaming. While some are able to simply stop
Going to rehab to treat an addiction and maintaining sobriety is a remarkable achievement. It takes a great deal of willpower and hard work, but the rewards are worth all
Once you have decided to get help for alcohol or drug addiction, the next choice you will have to make is between residential addiction treatment and outpatient counselling. Each kind of
The term adult children of alcoholics is used to describe adults who grew up in an alcoholic family during their childhood. Psychologists and researchers have studied this occurrence and found
Choosing to receive treatment for substance or process addiction is a big step in the right direction. However, it can be overwhelming to picture what life will be like during
There are many reasons why a person would want to stop drinking alcohol. Whether you are interested in stopping drinking due to a health-related issue or you realise that alcohol
Detoxification, or detox for short, is often required as an initial step during a comprehensive rehab programme. However, an assessment should be conducted prior to detox in order to determine
Superstar actor Brad Pitt first opened up about his battle with alcohol addiction in a candid and important 2017 interview that took place several months after a high profile split
Mindfulness is essentially the art of practicing awareness. When it comes to treating addictions, such as alcohol or drug addiction, exercising mindfulness can help an addict by allowing them to pay attention
More and more people are coming out with and seeking treatment for sexual dependency. Are evolving genes to blame? Social media influences? Too much access or not enough? Read on to
Addiction is a term that is often heard, but rarely understood. During a time when drug use and addiction rates are rising in many parts of the world, it is
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
