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04 Nov How to Tackle Your Addiction Head-on and Make Your Life Easier

The journey of life is similar to that of a winding road. It’s rarely a straight path and you’ll encounter plenty of roadblocks along the way. Some push forward with heartened resolve while others come apart at the seams. Our ability to cope with life’s...

18 Oct 10 Things to Keep in Mind When Struggling With Alcohol Recovery

The road to alcohol recovery is a long one. You’ll encounter speed bumps along the way and you may even come to a complete stop. But it’s important to know that you’re not alone with your struggles. Millions of alcohol addicts are having difficulty with...

27 Sep 15 Warning Signs that Indicate Your Loved One is Addicted to Drugs

One of the biggest nightmares a family could face is realising that their loved one is addicted to drugs. Initially, the signs may not be noticeable but as they plunge deeper into their addiction, the signs become more evident. The challenge comes with figuring out...

23 Sep How to Ask for Help While Recovering from Addiction

Asking for help can be a difficult endeavour while on the road to recovery. While most of us want to believe that we can completely manage on our own, it sometimes becomes the reason why we end up suffering from a relapse. The truth of...

27 Aug What You Need to Know About Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) is several symptoms that appear after an alcoholic person suddenly stops drinking. The symptoms may appear anywhere from a few hours to a few days depending on the quantity and time frame which alcohol was last consumed. A person with alcohol withdrawal syndrome can experience the following symptoms such as:

20 Aug How Addiction is Tied to Loneliness

We tend to associate addicts with two extremes in terms of sociability. On one hand, we imagine a person using harmful substances to become the “life of the party” and become more sociable. On the other hand, we have a depressed individual who uses drugs as a gateway to escape the loneliness. The truth is, most addicts fall somewhere along these lines where they all experience feelings of isolation. Anyone who’s suffered from addiction knows that having a crippling dependence on harmful substances can stem from deep bouts of loneliness.

08 Aug Is Alcohol Considered a Drug?

If you were to ask a group of people about a list of drugs, you’re unlikely to find alcohol included in the list. Alcohol is perhaps the world’s most acceptable drug and is one of the leading causes of substance abuse. Merriam-Webster describes the word drug as anything that causes addiction and dependence that results in a marked change in the individual’s behaviour. Anyone who has dealt with an alcoholic up-close and personal knows the harmful effects it provides, especially when consumed in large doses.

18 Jul How to Prevent Relapse from Ocurring

The road to sobriety is a very long journey that requires willpower and resolve to push through stumbling blocks. One of those roadblocks is suffering relapses which can quickly eradicate an individual’s recovery progress. People recovering from substance abuse are very vulnerable and sometimes it takes only the slightest of triggers for them to revert to their old, destructive habits. Preventing relapse might sound like a monumental task, but with the right approach and a strong support system, individuals can resist the urge and step away from harmful substances for good.

27 May Heroin addiction and what it does to the body

Heroin is a highly addictive, dangerous and potentially deadly drug. It is an opioid, like morphine and codeine, and is made from the sap of the opium poppy. Heroin can appear as a white or brown powder or as a black tar and is commonly known as smack, brown sugar, horse and junk. Millions of people around the world are addicted to using heroin with many unable to face the nightmare of withdrawal that they can experience when they stop. Many users inject heroin causing an additional set of risks such as AIDS and infection, in addition to the pain and trauma of active addiction.

18 May Crack Cocaine and What It Does to Your Body

Crack cocaine is one of the most addictive substances on the street today. Unlike cocaine that is usually snorted or injected after it is dissolved in a solution, crack users typically smoke the substance. A much faster and more intense high is reached through smoking the drug than by snorting cocaine, as it reaches both the blood and brain more quickly. The effects however are short lived, lasting from just 5-10 minutes. The good news is the withdrawal from crack does not cause as many physical symptoms as some recreational drugs, but the psychological effects of stopping can be severe and hard to manage. Our team of experts at Calm Rehab in Bali provides the intensive counseling and therapy required to recover from crack cocaine addiction and help you manage the symptoms of withdrawal. To help you or a loved one reach the decision to get help with addiction to crack it might help to first understand what it does to the body.