There’s a debate going on in regards to marijuana being addictive or not. Proponents of the legalisation of marijuana tend to downplay the addictiveness of the recreational and medicinal drug.
Withdrawing from alcoholism, substance abuse, or the grip of any addiction is an incredibly difficult proposition, but with good support and the right environment, the process can be far less
Overcoming an alcohol addiction is a steady, step-by-step process. Giving yourself time at each stage – and understanding that recovery may have some setbacks – can help you have realistic,
The journey from rehab to daily life can be daunting, filled with unfamiliar challenges and potential triggers. Step Down programmes offer a vital bridge, giving continued support as you navigate
Overcoming addiction isn’t just about quitting a substance. Emotional sobriety means fundamentally changing the way you engage with and express your emotions, breaking old patterns that reinforced your substance abuse
Getting back into the dating game when you are in recovery can be a tricky process. Taking the time to know yourself, setting expectations, and thinking about how to communicate
You know something is wrong. You have tried cutting back, setting limits, or stopping on your own. But you keep slipping, and the pull toward alcohol or drugs feels stronger than your ability to resist it. Part of you wants help. Another part finds reasons to wait: it is not
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
You have probably read about narcissism. You have probably read about addiction. But when someone you love shows both patterns, the usual advice falls short. You see the substance use. You see the defensiveness, the blame-shifting, the refusal to admit anything is wrong. Every conversation seems to go in circles,
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding effective treatment at The Dawn’s mental health retreat in Thailand. “I’ve been in and out of counseling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole
