The Dawn is fully operational, and travel is unaffected as Chiang Mai is very far from the Thai-Cambodia border.
Getting sober when your partner is still drinking may seem like an impossible feat. Good advice from those who have gone through the same situation, as well as professional support,
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,
For addicts and their loved ones, a relapse is a frightening experience. Learning how to view it as a normal part of recovery, and a temporary obstacle on the path
When you are in recovery, the stress and festivities of the holidays can present an additional challenge to staying sober. Remembering that you are not alone – and planning ahead
The process of grieving is uniquely painful but essential in accepting change and moving forward. For those in recovery, practicing healthy coping strategies is critical to avoiding relapse. Anyone who
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 –
Worried about diving back into daily life after finishing primary treatment? Concerned about whether you’ve had the time you need to practise the skills you learned in treatment? Sober living
No two people are exactly alike, which is why there are many different approaches to treatment and recovery. Breaking free from addiction requires real effort and commitment from each individual,
Addictions are notoriously difficult to break; the word ‘addiction’ itself suggests an inability to stop doing something. But what makes it so hard to simply change our habits? Traditional explanations
Some problems are just too difficult to handle alone. Even the support of friends and loved ones may not provide enough of a foundation for self-improvement, as what some people
Managing triggers is one of the most important parts of addiction recovery, especially early on. Addiction is a chronic condition that can’t be cured in the sense of getting treatment,
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
