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 | Jun 22, 2020 | Addiction, Mental Health
It can be harrowing navigating a relationship that is dealing with addiction. Often, loved ones are told that supporting an addict means co-dependency, that the best thing to do is to show some tough love, even if that means walking away. But is this right? Maybe...
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,...
by Sally | Jan 13, 2020 | Addiction, Mental Health
All addictions negatively impact a relationship, and pornography addiction is certainly no exception. The adult entertainment industry generates millions of pounds annually, and with an estimated 76 per cent of men in the UK visiting porn sites regularly, compared...
by Sally | Nov 19, 2018 | Addiction, Mental Health
If you or a loved one have gone through a programme in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation centre, you know that much of the time spent in rehab focuses on preparing you for your move back home. It can be a dangerous and scary transition if you are unprepared. Although...
by Sally | Jul 9, 2018 | Addiction, Mental Health
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 done once in a while for fun, while others watch for hours every day alone....
