The chances are good that at some point, most of us will be concerned that a friend or family member has a problem with alcohol or drugs. Sometimes this will
We’ve made a lot of progress in recent years reducing the stigma of mental illness and addiction. People speaking out about their struggles with mental illness, public education campaigns, movies
Rich moist chocolate cakes, crispy doughnuts, a bag of nachos, your aunt’s famous lemon pies; put them in front of the individual, and mouths starts to water. Finish the first
Addiction can be terribly destructive. It can destroy families, ruin careers, and end lives. Viewed from the outside, addictive behavior is almost impossible to understand. Often, people struggling with addiction
We all want our loved ones to be healthy and happy, but the fact is that most of us will have a friend or family member who struggles with a
Most people are aware that exercise is good for your physical health. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, it keeps your blood pressure and resting heart rate down, and
Exposure therapy is a technique commonly used to treat phobias, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and is sometimes used as part of addiction treatment. Exposure therapy is one
Relapse is common. A popular estimate puts relapse rates anywhere between between 40 and 60 percent in the first year, with most of those happening early. The rate differs depending
Anyone who suffers from an anxiety disorder knows that anxiety is more than just nervousness. Anxiety can be frightening and even paralyzing. It can make you physically ill and hold
Sex addiction describes a very real and challenging form of behavioural dependency. While enjoying sex is normal, sex addiction takes it to another level. For example, it can cause a
When you are trying to decide where to go for treatment for addiction or mental health issues, there are many factors to consider–inpatient or outpatient? Near home or far away?
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
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
