Although there’s a lot more awareness about this topic compared to even just a few years ago, there are still many misconceptions about substance abuse. One of the most common is that the signs of a problem are easy to spot and we would definitely know about it if a loved one had an addiction. [...]
Health experts are warning that painkiller dependency is quickly becoming a greater concern than illegal drug addiction. The number of deaths caused by prescription painkillers in the USA over the last 10 years was four times higher than the rate of deaths from cocaine and heroin combined. In the UK, 2015 saw 807 fatal overdoses [...]
Recognizing that you have a problem and reaching out for sex addiction therapy is the first step of recovery. Congratulations on reaching this important milestone – it’s one of the most difficult but from here onwards, you will have the support of those around you. Now is the time to find a therapist who can [...]
Alcohol consumption has become a big part of our culture. We don’t think anything of going to a bar and spending an entire night drinking, we’ll happily share a bottle of wine with a partner when out for dinner and for many, the highlight of our day is getting home after a long day in [...]
Addiction is a complex matter, it’s often misunderstood and comes with a lot of preconceived ideas which are more often than not, wildly inaccurate. We become addicted to something when we’re compelled to carry out the activity or consume a substance over and over again. When we do try to withdraw, we experience traumatic physiological [...]
Sex addiction is often the result of trauma and / or less than ideal attachments to primary caregivers early on in life. It may have been something that happened to you as a child or it could be a recent event such as divorce or bereavement. If you do suffer from sexual addiction, one of [...]
As you know, the brain has many functions. However, its primary function is to ensure your survival. Your brain is tasked with this job even when the situation seems bleak, and even under the worst of conditions. There are a few things that need to occur in order for your brain to do its job [...]
The New Year always feels like a fresh start so what better time to think about how you can improve your physical and mental wellbeing? If you’re recovering from sex addiction, there are a number of goals you can set yourself that will not only boost your confidence, but will also aid your therapy and [...]
The beginning of a new year is often a time of reflection and many of us take this opportunity to develop ourselves and adopt healthier habits. If your goal for 2017 is to strengthen your drug addiction recovery, below are five great ways to do exactly this. Make a positive lifestyle change One of the [...]
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, everyone is starting to think about how they’re going to celebrate and chances are that their plans involve alcohol. Whether you’re in recovery from alcohol addiction or you simply fancy staying off the booze this year, below are five great tips for staying sober while still having [...]