Addiction rarely begins dramatically. It often starts quietly with a drink after work, a pill to take the edge off, or a weekend that blurs into Monday. At first, it
Most readers of this guide will probably not have firsthand experience with interventions but are likely familiar with the concept, largely through its portrayal in movies, TV shows, and online
Once best-known as a psychedelic club drug, ketamine has also gained attention as a possible innovation in the treatment of severe depression. However, the chance of negative side effects, including
Talking to your spouse about your drug addiction for the first time may not be easy, but it is essential. Thoughtfully preparing for this discussion can help as you take
When searching for rehab, you will quickly see 30-day, 90-day, and even 6-month programmes. Each has different strengths, and the right choice depends on your situation. In this article, we
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
Benzos can initially feel like miracle drugs for those suffering from anxiety, panic, and sleep disorders. However, these drugs are meant to be used in very specific ways in order
It’s the weekend, and you want nothing more than to let go and live it up. While occasional use of club drugs might seem like no big deal, the inherent
Cocaine was involved in nearly 16,000 overdose deaths in the US in 2017 and the UN estimates between 14 million and 21 million people use cocaine worldwide. Cocaine use can
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
