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
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
Addicts view life as a survival game. Each day they are committed to preventing withdrawals and hiding the physical signs of dependency. In addition to this, addicts must also develop a
On August 22, 2018, American actor, writer, director, Ben Affleck was admitted to a treatment centre in Malibu, California to deal with his addiction to alcohol. He was escorted to
The 12-Step programme and other holistic treatment approaches are highly effective in aiding addicts through recovery, but it is also well understood that the longer the person has had their addiction,
Addiction occurs when a person uses a substance and cannot stop using it, such as with alcohol and drug addiction. People can also become addicted to an activity, which is
2016 was no doubt a devastating year for music. We witnessed the death of close to twenty prominent musicians including David Bowie and Prince, among others. Just when the year
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
