by Sally | Dec 9, 2024 | Addiction, General, Mental Health
Tips for a Joyful and Alcohol-Free Holiday The festive season is often associated with celebrations, gatherings, and indulgence, including alcohol consumption. For individuals committed to sobriety, navigating this time of year can pose unique challenges. However,... 
by Sally | Oct 11, 2021 | Addiction, Mental Health
People of all ages, backgrounds and groups can become addicted to a variety of substances and experiences. From drugs to alcohol to porn to gambling, addiction is a real problem for many. Everyone’s story is unique, so too should be the treatment programmes... 
by Sally | Aug 16, 2021 | Addiction, Mental Health
How to Identify When a Behaviour is Becoming Problematic: Signs of Addiction When we speak about addiction, we tend to think of drugs and alcohol. However, many seemingly benign activities can become an addiction for some people. For some, watching porn is an activity... 
by Sally | Mar 15, 2021 | Addiction, Couples & Relationships
Statistics suggest that men tend to suffer addiction at a much higher rate than women. Why this difference? One explanation might be that men partake in riskier behaviours. Men tend to be more likely to experiment with illicit drugs and drink more. Men often self... 
by Sally | Dec 7, 2020 | Addiction, Mental Health
For decades, individuals suffering from addiction have travelled the same route towards recovery, combining support such as rehab, anonymous groups with individual counselling and psychotherapy. The traditional route of psychotherapy, counselling and group support has... 
by Sally | Mar 9, 2020 | Addiction, Mental Health
There is an alarming increase in the use of opiates and those dying from overdoses are increasing. Opiates are a highly addictive type of drug, and we are commonly prescribed to alleviate pain. Prescriptions pain killers such as oxycodone, codeine, hydrocodone,...
