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 [...]
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 [...]
Sex addiction recovery is long and complex. If you’re an alcoholic, you stop drinking. If you’re addicted to drugs, you stop taking drugs. Because sex is a normal and healthy part of a loving relationship however, lifelong abstinence is obviously not the goal. While it may be beneficial to abstain from sex in the beginning [...]
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 [...]