Don’t let the holidays threaten your recovery. Find strength, support, and hope with expert strategies to protect your sobriety journey.
Shia LaBeouf, a renowned actor known for his roles in Transformers and Honey Boy, has openly shared his battles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction. His story sheds light
“I’m in control. It’s not an issue. Others do it all the time. What problem?” These are the hallmarks of denial – a natural defence mechanism that can temporarily shield
We understand what addiction is, but how much do we know about how it happens? Addiction’s complex interactions with certain areas of the brain is a key part of why
Most of us recognise that we are hooked on our devices, but few understand the science behind why they’re so compelling – and the significant effects they have on how
Our connections and relationships with other people have significant impacts on our levels of stress – and our potential for developing an addiction. To understand how we relate to others,
Breaking free from addiction is a complex journey that involves more than just willpower. Discover how long it takes to rewire your brain and the steps you can take towards
Facing down an addiction and choosing recovery is an incredibly brave step, but can be undermined if our inner critic won’t stop broadcasting all our fears and self-doubts. Learning more
Drug classifications have many different forms, from chemical content to similar effects and legal classifications. Read on to learn about drug classifications.
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
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
Healthy connections with others infuse our life with meaning, purpose and joy, but addiction can seriously damage these relationships. Figuring out how to reach out and reconnect in recovery 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
