It’s common knowledge that drugs alter the way we think and behave. Why exactly is this however and just how bad is it for our brains? Drugs are chemicals that tap into the brain’s communication system and disrupt the way that nerve cells send, receive and process information. There are two ways that they do [...]

Admitting that you have a drug addiction is probably the biggest challenge you will face. The next step is recovery and there is absolutely no doubt that this can be both difficult and daunting. Having an idea of what you can expect when you’re going through drug addiction recovery can really help. Exactly how you [...]

Supporting a spouse through addiction is difficult and is likely to put a strain on even the strongest and most loving relationships. As the partner of a gambler, there are a number of challenges you will face throughout the recovery process including: Feeling powerless while your partner is gambling Trying to come to terms with [...]

Unlike many medical conditions, sex addiction is typically not caused by one specific fact or experience. Because this is a condition that has only very recently been taken seriously, it means that the risk factors are often not well understood and are even considered to be somewhat controversial. Among the studies and research which has [...]

Relapse is a common part of any addiction whether you’re trying to overcome drugs, alcohol, gambling or sex. This should never stop you from seeking help and starting your journey to recovery however. Establishing an effective approach is half the battle and often the reason why people fail in the first place is because of [...]

A gambling addiction is a progressive disorder that is characterized by an increasing preoccupation with gambling. An addict will typically feel the need to bet more and more frequently, they will experience restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop and they will more than likely chase losses. An addict will also find that they cannot [...]

There are a lot of important aspects involved with overcoming alcohol addiction and unbeknownst to many, eating healthily is one of them. Research has in fact shown that a person’s diet can go a long way towards helping addiction recovery because proper nutrition has the potential to make those in treatment feel better both mentally [...]

Therapy is a crucial part of overcoming sex addiction and it’s unlikely that a sufferer could successfully conquer their problem without the help of a professional. Entering treatment can be a daunting process however, especially when there are so many different options available. Below we have highlighted why receiving sex addiction counselling is such an [...]

Sex addiction can be very difficult to identify and a lot of sufferers are embarrassed about coming forward about it. Firstly, there’s still a lot of stigma surrounding sex addiction and secondly, the addict will have almost always betrayed their partner which means that they have to admit infidelity. Many people wonder how it’s even [...]

Supporting the person you love through any type of addiction is very difficult but the partners of sex addicts often find it the hardest. As well as trying to come to terms with the fact that your loved one is ill and will require ongoing sex addiction therapy, there are a lot of other emotions [...]