Addicts view life as a survival game. Each day they are committed to preventing withdrawals and hiding the physical signs of dependency. In addition to this, addicts must also develop a
Anyone who has experienced life with a friend or family member suffering from addiction knows that once the addiction has taken over, it often takes reaching a rock bottom before
The 12-Step programme and other holistic treatment approaches are highly effective in aiding addicts through recovery, but it is also well understood that the longer the person has had their addiction,
Addiction occurs when a person uses a substance and cannot stop using it, such as with alcohol and drug addiction. People can also become addicted to an activity, which is
2016 was no doubt a devastating year for music. We witnessed the death of close to twenty prominent musicians including David Bowie and Prince, among others. Just when the year
When people think of drug dependence and relapse, they are much more likely to think about harmful drugs such as heroin or cocaine rather than marijuana. But is weed addictive? Nowadays marijuana legalisation is on the
Social media has shaped the way we see addiction. While certain celebrities have used social media platforms to come out about their addictions and raise awareness of the problems in
There are many factors that may contribute to drug addiction, including genetic and environmental influences, socio-economic status, personal behavioural patterns etc. However, most professionals within the field of addiction have
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
