A study carried out by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) a few years ago found that Canadians are drinking more than 50% above the global average. While some people might not concern themselves with this figure, the problem is that alcohol has become the third leading cause of the global burden of [...]
Most of us assume that an addiction is an addiction but there’s actually a lot that separates a sex addiction from a drug addiction for example. The main difference is that sex addiction is a process addiction. This is defined as an obsession to take part in certain activities or behaviors such as gambling, sex, [...]
Recovering from a drug addiction often involves relapse. Although relapse is not inevitable, we cannot honestly ignore the fact that it is quite common. Many users will even spend the rest of their lives in and out of rehab which leaves many people wondering, is there any point trying to get clean? Addiction is a [...]
Being married to someone with any form of addiction is incredibly difficult but the partners of sex addicts often find it the hardest to cope. As well as being faced with the prospect of helping someone to overcome their problem, sexual addiction is emotionally challenging. Chances are that revelations of cheating, lying and betrayals will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]