It’s often very difficult for family members to address the fact that their loved one has a drug addiction. Some choose to live in denial whereas others simply don’t know how to bring the subject up. Sadly, this means that the issue often gets ignored out of fear of pushing the addict away and [...]
The most important step of any addiction is admitting that you have a problem and seeking help for it. With so many different options available however, how do you even know where to begin looking for an addiction therapist? If you need help for yourself or a loved one, below is some great [...]
For decades now scientists have been looking into whether or not addiction is genetic. The question of the connection between the two should be straightforward – either there’s a link or there isn’t. The reality is however that this isn’t a simple yes or no question. The case for There are certain [...]
Recovering from an addiction is not an easy thing to do but with the right treatment and the love and support of those around you, it certainly can be done. Whether you’re already in treatment or it’s something you’re considering at the moment, here are five things you should keep in mind to [...]
Since the publication of the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM III), psychiatrists and insurance companies have required certain diagnoses to be rendered based on its contents. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a lot of clients falling through the gaps, and many of them have not been able [...]
As we discussed in our previous post about sex addiction, (‘Why therapy is important in treating sex addiction’), this is a condition that until recently we knew very little about. What we do know for certain is that sex addiction is a growing problem and the more awareness we raise about it, the more [...]
Recovering from alcoholism is a difficult task but the good news is that there are plenty of options available. Every individual is unique and everybody responds differently to the various treatment options available. What works for one person might not necessarily work for another so it’s important to choose the method you think you [...]
Sex addiction is a growing problem across the world but despite this, it’s a condition for which many people do not get help. One of the main reasons for this is because until recently, it was a disorder that we knew very little about. Even today, in an environment where sex addiction is [...]
Drug addiction is a disease that can take hold very quickly but unfortunately often takes a very long time to overcome. Although there are certain similarities amongst addicts and how they recover, every case is unique and no two people will follow the identical path. With the help of external influences however, most [...]
It’s not uncommon for trauma victims to shy away from relationships, and most of the time, they don’t really know why they feel so awkward about them. Perhaps you can relate to feeling this way in your own life. It’s possible that you’ve even tried to have a romantic relationship (or more than one) [...]