Just when it seems like you are about to make significant progress in your recovery, something goes wrong, and you are back to square one. While setbacks like these might
You might not think of binge drinking as an issue affecting older adults, but it is both surprisingly common and on the rise. Understand why this habit is so dangerous,
Finding early recovery to be a difficult, even painful period? Many people enter recovery with a low sense of self-esteem that becomes more apparent to them without the numbing effects
Learning to navigate your life in recovery means becoming intimately acquainted with triggers – the people, places, things or feelings that can make you crave using again. Making yourself aware
Finding the motivation to overcome an addiction can feel impossible, even if the idea of recovery has been at the back of your mind for a while. Allowing yourself the
Overcoming addiction isn’t easy – and for those who have already tried to change their behaviour on their own – it may feel completely impossible. However, studies show that our
The pandemic has given rise to unprecedented levels of mental health issues around the world. Australians have reported increased feelings of depression and anxiety over the last two years, yet
Substance abuse and behavioural disorders vary greatly from person to person. Some people can be completely functional in their day-to-day lives and yet struggle with a crippling addiction to a
Making the decision to go to rehab isn’t easy, but finding excuses to avoid it is. However, if you are simply stopping at an excuse, you are greatly increasing the
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
Having a constructive conversation with someone struggling with an addiction can be challenging, especially when your own fears and frustrations may be clouding your thoughts. Doing some research beforehand and
Despite its longstanding status as a Class A illegal drug in the UK, cocaine remains a widely used substance for those looking for a quick boost in energy, confidence, and
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
