Many people in recovery from addiction wonder if they’ll ever be able to let their guard down on staying sober. It is an important question, given the profound impacts of
The complexities of addiction can make it difficult for some to get the right treatment, leading to repeated relapses. Engaging an intensive, holistic approach to address it can help better
Though addiction is rarely the first issue that comes to mind when thinking about problems with aging, it is becoming increasingly prevalent for those 65 and over. Understanding the risks
Addiction takes a significant toll on your body’s physical resources, and this depletion can leave you feeling unwell and may bring on serious cravings as you move through recovery. Adding
When the one you love is disappearing in a storm of addiction, it is incredibly difficult to know how to help them – and protect yourself. Considering your own feelings
When you realise that you, or someone you love, may be struggling with addiction, getting more information about what that means is a critical first step. No matter which stage
When the phone rings and your loved one demands to leave rehab, don’t despair. Here are some tactics to help address their needs while keeping them in the safety of
If you are trying to help someone struggling with an addiction ensure that the love and support you are providing is not enabling, as this can actually prolong the addiction
Culture shock, party lifestyles, separation from friends and family – expat life disrupts your usual routines, creating a slippery slope that can end in addiction. Understanding the dangers will help
If you’re in a relationship with someone who suffers from addiction it can be easy to blame them for all the things that are going wrong in your life. Your
Addiction destroys the lives of both addicts and their loved ones. Whether it’s the huge financial losses caused by gambling, the breakdown of a marriage caused by sex addiction, or
It is a regular feature of family dynamics that its members take on certain, often stereotypical, roles in relation to each other. These roles change with the culture and with each
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
