Family members usually think that they are not enabling an addicted person if they are not giving them money or helping them when it comes to troubles with the law.
Addiction is widely misunderstood and yet it affects millions of people all over the world. According to a 2017 study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 29.5
Johann Hari’s NY Times bestseller about the causes of addiction and depression brings a lot to the table. So did his TED talk in 2015 at the TED Global conference
Recovery can’t begin without detox. Anyone who has struggled with addiction may have spent years fearing withdrawal. Withdrawal symptoms can range from unpleasant to painful, or even life-threatening, depending on
Most people are familiar with the concept of an intervention. They sometimes appear in movies or television shows. And, of course, there’s the reality television show Intervention, which is exclusively
The growth mindset and its opposite, the fixed mindset, were discovered by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck and popularized in her bestselling book, Mindset. In her research with children she noticed
Addictive behaviour occurs when a substance, activity, or behaviour becomes the main focus of an individual’s life, resulting in physical, mental, or social harm to themselves or others. It is
Treatment for addiction has been rapidly evolving in recent years. New medications have come to market, new treatment modalities have been developed, and many states are working hard to provide
Do you wake up each morning and feel as though there is no more spark in your life? If so, you might have what is known as dopamine deficiency. Dopamine
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
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 –
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
