Severe legal risks and the general lack of drug rehab centres in Singapore have inspired increasing numbers of addicts to seek help from overseas rehabs. Singapore’s strict drug laws are
Sex addiction is not formally listed in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), but it is nevertheless considered to be a serious condition by many in the
Chances are, you or someone you know is a regular consumer of alcohol. The short-term effects of alcohol on the brain can feel quite nice – a warm and generous
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
Dark nights, desperate to fall asleep before you fall apart? Mornings without motivation, when you struggle to leave your bed? Overthinking every little thing whilst losing control of everything? Many people
Most readers of this guide will probably not have firsthand experience with interventions but are likely familiar with the concept, largely through its portrayal in movies, TV shows, and online
Someone once said that insomnia has the potential to convert a person’s paradise into a place of torture. If you’ve ever struggled with sleep, you will understand what these words
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
The world of business has always been competitive and demanding, with consistent demands for both speed and quality coming from all sides. Those who consider themselves to be hard workers
Worried about diving back into daily life after finishing primary treatment? Concerned about whether you’ve had the time you need to practise the skills you learned in treatment? Sober living
No two people are exactly alike, which is why there are many different approaches to treatment and recovery. Breaking free from addiction requires real effort and commitment from each individual,
Addictions are notoriously difficult to break; the word ‘addiction’ itself suggests an inability to stop doing something. But what makes it so hard to simply change our habits? Traditional explanations
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
