The idea of revisiting a traumatic event isn’t something that many victims want to hear. They spend their lives running away from the painful images, the flashbacks and the horror of what happened to them. They feel out of control of their own lives because of the event. Running away gives them a small sense [...]
Many of us look forward to the New Year celebrations but for those undergoing drug rehabilitation or alcohol addiction treatment, this can be a particularly challenging time. Whether this time of year simply makes you feel lonely, financial pressures overwhelm you or all the parties make you feel tempted to take drugs or drink alcohol, [...]
Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year and while all the social gatherings and over-indulgence is certainly enjoyable, it can actually be incredibly difficult for anyone battling an addiction. Whether you’re battling a drug or alcohol addiction, here are seven great ways to help you avoid relapse this holiday season. [...]
The New Year symbolizes a time of change for many of us and for those in recovery, setting resolutions can really help to boost your efforts to stay clean. Below are five great ideas if you’re looking for some achievable New Year resolutions for 2018. Develop your social circle In the beginning stages of recovery, [...]
If you’re currently receiving addiction treatment, the New Year is a fantastic time to start thinking about different ways to boost your recovery. Getting complacent can be dangerous because it can stop you from putting in the effort needed to avoid relapse. It could also lead to over-confidence and you may think you’re ok to [...]
Psychologists and therapists all over the world are aware of stories of people with repressed memories. These are individuals who appeared to have their lives completely together. Suddenly, something occurred, and an old memory was triggered. It was a memory they never knew they had. It was painful, and it had the power to wreak [...]
Everyone has bad experiences in their lives. In the same way, everyone has good and pleasant experiences too. What it is that sets the two apart? What is it that makes normal memories different from traumatic memories? These are great questions, and they may be ones that you’d like the answer to. If you’re suffering [...]
From our mental health and the relationships we have with others to the long and short-term effects of alcohol abuse, below are some sobering truths about alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction health effects Sadly, failure to get alcohol addiction treatment can lead to a number of physical health problems including: Alcohol is a well-known depressant and [...]
Creative approaches such as art therapy, music therapy and psychodrama allow us to express any difficult thoughts, memories or feelings we might have without worrying about being constrained by words. Because of this, being creative has been shown to help people heal in many ways, even when it comes to drug addiction therapy. Why does creativity help with addiction recovery? [...]
The debate over whether or not marijuana should be legalized is becoming increasingly prevalent in many parts of the world. One of the biggest concerns is of course whether or not legalizing the drug would lead to increased use and therefore higher incidences of marijuana addiction. While it’s understandable to assume that this would be the [...]