DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHAB BLOG

We’re all familiar with experiencing shame and how it can be an isolating emotion. Shame often leads to feelings of...

It doesn’t take a lot to become a gray area drinker. For those of you who don’t know, gray area...

Drug and alcohol abuse can have devastating effects not just in the person’s body, but within their family as well....

Addiction stifles creativity, but creativity can play an important role in recovering from the disease. Many people who become addicted...

While the words may be used interchangeably in casual conversation, there is a difference between substance abuse treatment and rehab....

It’s natural to feel resistant about going to rehab for your addiction. Seeking treatment means a whole world of new...

We may not realise it, but the weather can affect us on any given day. Just like how a gloomy...

Traumatic events can shape an individual in many ways. Whether it’s an abusive childhood or a serious experience you faced...

An ecstasy is a tablet form of MDMA which is widely accepted as a recreational party drug. While not as...

Most gambling problems start with an innocent diversion. Keep playing long enough, however, and it can turn into an unhealthy...

Addiction is a complex health issue that is characterised by a strong, uncontrollable craving for a substance or behaviour. Some...

When it comes to approaching a sustainable recovery, individual therapy and group therapy are two of the most important components...

If you know a friend or family member who’s struggling with drug addiction, you may be wondering how you can...

Mental illnesses like depression are often diagnosed alongside addictions, and for many people, it can be difficult to manage, especially...

Music is an art form that almost anyone can relate to. It has the ability to influence one’s mood and...

When a person replaces one type of addiction with another, they are likely to build unhealthy coping mechanisms. This act...

With the global pandemic affecting millions of recovering individuals around the world, it’s important for us to reach out to...

According to The National Drug Strategy Household Survey, around 1.3 million Australians are using meth (ice) which is roughly 7%...

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances a person can withdraw from. The withdrawal symptoms can prove life-threatening and...

With so many people staying in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals who are recovering from addiction may...

For many people who are in recovery you may be wondering if you can handle all of this self-quarantining due...

When people hear the word addiction, they often associate it with substances like illicit drugs and alcohol. In broader terms,...

Sleeping pills are a classification of drugs that help induce sleep and treat short-term insomnia. These medications slow down the...

Nearly all types of drugs when abused can lead to chemical changes in a person’s brain. Willpower, decision-making, memory, and...

2020 signals the start of a new decade and for many people, it feels like a new opportunity. An opportunity...