The lights and the glamour fade in the light of the ecstatic highs they got from substance abuse. At other times the drugs and alcohol become a respite from the
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a cutting-edge therapy primarily used for major depression. It’s a noninvasive procedure that uses an electromagnet to stimulate neurons in a specific part of the brain.
Anyone can develop an addiction, regardless of background, social status or beliefs. It can be difficult to understand why some individuals are more susceptible to it than others. Regardless of
Harvey Weinstein claims he is suffering from sex addiction. Are you surprised? Yet another rich, influential man is receiving sex addiction counselling after over fifty women accused Weinstein of sexual
Drinking alcohol is quite the norm for many people. Whether you enjoy a beer, wine or spirits, alcoholic drinks are readily available at happy hours, events and more. It is
Alcohol and drug addictions are damaging for everyone involved. Even just one family member struggling with substance abuse can impact the whole family and group of friends. Frequently, growing up
It feels good to help others, right? Unfortunately, your well-intentioned desire to help might be enabling your loved one’s addiction. Helping someone continue harmful behaviours is not helping them –
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
Porn addiction is a form of behavioural addiction that is characterised by the increasing compulsion to look at pornographic material or content. Years ago, a person suffering from porn addiction would mostly
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
Opioid addiction is becoming a global problem and is currently the primary cause of drug overdose in the U.S. Opioids such as morphine and codeine are synthetic drugs that cause the
Opioid addiction has become an epidemic that appears only to be getting worse. One factor that contributes to the increasing opioid crisis is the new forms of drugs that make their way
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
