Staying the Course: How to Help Move Your Partner Towards Addiction Treatment
Being in a relationship with someone who has an addiction is one of the toughest challenges you can face as a couple. If you have committed to staying with a
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Being in a relationship with someone who has an addiction is one of the toughest challenges you can face as a couple. If you have committed to staying with a
Though medication-assisted treatment has been shown to be effective in reducing relapse and strengthening long-term sobriety, it is sometimes misunderstood. Knowing the facts and reasons for considering medication-assisted treatment can
Addiction and mental health issues take a heavy toll on personal relationships, shattering one’s sense of community and driving people into isolation. An essential part of recovery is learning how
Does the winter seem to cast a long shadow over your general mood? If the lack of sunlight brings you down each year, you’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Unprecedented new norms brought on by the global pandemic have created obstacles in accessing therapeutic care. However, online therapy is being increasingly recognised as an effective, accessible option for those
Wondering why seeing a shrink has suddenly become trendy? It’s because no matter what your specific mental health struggles are, there are a range of treatment options to provide relief.
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.
Sometimes, the best presents are the ones we give ourselves. This holiday season, consider giving yourself the gift of recovery from addiction. Decorations are going up, lights are being hung,
Making the decision to seek outside help for a mental health issue is an important first step. The next is determining which type of treatment is right for you. Moving
When it comes to addiction treatment, there are realistically only two viable options that will give you a chance of success: inpatient and outpatient rehab. Attempting recovery alone almost never
Recovery begins in earnest when you choose a fully equipped facility that helps you rediscover a healthy lifestyle. It is therefore essential to invest your time and money in the
With our complex minds and rich tapestry of emotions, our behaviours can rarely be traced back to a single cause. A feeling of stress or anxiety, for example, may make
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