Many people wrongly assume that abusing prescription drugs is nowhere near as dangerous as substances such as heroin or cocaine. Prescription drug overdoses are now killing more people than illegal drugs are so this misconception couldn’t actually be further from the truth. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the three classes of drugs [...]
An addiction to sex can have a devastating impact on your mental health, physical health, your relationships, career and finances. Whether you are struggling with the addiction or you’re worried about a loved one, it’s important to seek or encourage help as soon as you can. If you don’t, sexual addiction can result in thoughts [...]
Choosing an addiction counsellor can be difficult and even daunting. After all, you will be sharing all your innermost thoughts with this person and they’re also going to play a big part in your journey to recovery. If you’re struggling to come to a decision, below are five great tips to help you choose an [...]
It’s interesting to note how many trauma victims tend to come to life or even revert back to times that come close to them reliving their traumatic experiences. In a way, it almost seems as though there is a bit of pleasure that occurs from doing so. This might be seen in cases like: A [...]
Upon discovering that your partner has a sex addiction, there are many questions that will be running through your mind. Has your whole marriage been a lie? Did you do something wrong? Can your partner really love you if they cheated on you so many times? Will you ever be able to trust them again? [...]
Most of us don’t think anything of enjoying nights out with friends or sharing a bottle of wine with our partner at home. Although drinking in moderation is unlikely to cause any long-term harm to your health, if you find yourself consuming alcohol on most days, it could be time to change your drinking habits [...]
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, up to 36 million people worldwide now suffer from substance use disorders. Despite the common misconception that over-the-counter medicines are perfectly harmless, prescription drug abuse makes up a worrying percentage of this. Because we don’t think anything of someone taking an Ibuprofen, another problem with these medicines [...]
Recovering from sexual addiction is a long and ongoing process. One of the biggest concerns for anyone who is battling this, is the possibility of relapse. Although you can’t completely guarantee that relapse will never happen, setting goals is a great way to stay on track and at least minimize the possibility of doing so. [...]
Scientists have been looking at brain wave activity for years for the purpose of developing treatments for various disorders. For example, ADHD in children can be measured by observing electrical activity in the frontal lobe of the brain. In people who have been through traumatic events, brain wave activity can also be observed through the [...]
Anyone who has ever experienced trauma knows that it leaves holes in its wake. These may be holes of: Not being wanted Not being seen Not being able to speak the truth about what you were facing Not being able to feel loved Not being acknowledged When you can’t find the words to express how [...]