There are now more options for addiction treatment than there have ever been. This is both good and bad. It’s good because now more people have access to treatment for
There are many traits you can develop during addiction treatment that will serve you well in recovery and in life. These include patience, optimism, tenacity, courage, and mindfulness. One you
For many, quitting alcohol was the best decision in their lives. People who stop drinking alcohol experience positive changes practically immediately, especially if they have often engaged in heavy drinking.
Of the various treatment methods available to addicts, from the basic care and support of loved ones at home to medical and therapeutic interventions in specialised facilities, an inpatient treatment
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
The causes of addiction are complicated. They include childhood experiences, traumatic experiences, mental health issues, and learned behavior. One of the biggest factors in addiction appears to be genetics, accounting
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
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
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
