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When you are trying to decide where to go for treatment for addiction or mental health issues, there are many factors to consider–inpatient or outpatient? Near home or far away?
There’s an old proverb: If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. In recovery, it doesn’t really matter how fast you go,
I was addicted to drugs for more than ten years, and now I have been clean for almost that long. These days, my life is entirely different to what it
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
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
There’s a debate going on in regards to marijuana being addictive or not. Proponents of the legalisation of marijuana tend to downplay the addictiveness of the recreational and medicinal drug.
The American street drug market has become somewhat of a horror show in its own right with the spread of meth. More and more Americans are falling prey to this
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
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
Mindfulness has become somewhat of a buzz word recently with the popularisation of yoga and meditation practices spreading from east to west, but what exactly is mindfulness and how does mindfulness in
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
