When it comes to addiction treatment, there are realistically only two viable options that will give you a chance of success: inpatient and outpatient rehab. Attempting recovery alone almost never
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
Recovery begins in earnest when you choose a fully equipped facility that helps you rediscover a healthy lifestyle. It is therefore essential to invest your time and money in the
With our complex minds and rich tapestry of emotions, our behaviours can rarely be traced back to a single cause. A feeling of stress or anxiety, for example, may make
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) describe some of the most frequently occurring and intense sources of stress that children may experience early in life, which they unknowingly carry forward into adulthood.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) . As substance abuse recovery programmes, they share the common aim of helping people recover from various addictions. But some people might progress faster in AA, while
If you’re someone who has been struggling to deal with sex addiction you will know the damage it can cause to your relationships at home and in the workplace –
The harm from drug or alcohol abuse can extend far beyond the person who becomes addicted. Through reckless and selfish behaviour, that person becomes a danger to themselves and their
Narcissist and codependent relationships occur when two people with complementary emotional imbalances begin to depend on each other, leading to an increasing spiral of harm for both people. In many
Mental health issues affect millions of people every day, at every level of society. For those already seeing a therapist, or are afraid to seek help due to the stigmas
Healthy Action Anxiety can build more quickly when your body has a surplus of energy. By performing the following types of physical coping skills for stress, you’ll soon feel a
What happens when you take on more than you can mentally and physically cope with? Maybe you’re aiming for a promotion and, despite all your hard work, you’re starting to
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
