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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
The lights and the glamour fade in the light of the ecstatic highs they got from substance abuse. At other times the drugs and alcohol become a respite from the
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 –
By definition, the dictionary will tell you that to enable means to make something easy, to create conditions for it to happen. This simple explanation stands true when related to
Deciding you have an alcohol or drug addiction and considering a medical detox is the first step towards taking your life back. The idea of quitting can feel overwhelming for
Is drug and alcohol addiction inherited? Or is it caused by environmental factors? Most people are aware that addiction seems to run in the family, but you have probably also
In pop-culture, dopamine is the media-hyped brain chemical responsible for your addiction to gambling, cake, sex, drugs, love and rock and roll. It seems straightforward: do something pleasurable, get that hit
When we talk about addiction, tobacco, alcohol and drug addiction tend to come to mind. Even though many of us often make that association, there are in fact many other
Once we have identified that a friend or family member is suffering from addiction, the situation is urgent. The manner in which we proceed can be the first indication of
Many people engage in potentially addictive behaviours, from experimenting with drugs or heavy drinking, to trying their hand at gambling or online gaming. While some are able to simply stop
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
