Opioids (also known as painkillers) are a classification of drugs that are primarily used for pain relief. When prescribed by...

Christmas parties, carol singers, roast turkey and Christmas cheer… most people think of Christmas and New Year as a happy...

You’ve reached a turning point and decided to seek treatment for your addiction. Now, all you need is to choose...

The journey of life is similar to that of a winding road. It’s rarely a straight path and you’ll encounter...

The road to alcohol recovery is a long one. You’ll encounter speed bumps along the way and you may even...

One of the biggest nightmares a family could face is realising that their loved one is addicted to drugs. Initially,...

Asking for help can be a difficult endeavour while on the road to recovery. While most of us want to...

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) is several symptoms that appear after an alcoholic person suddenly stops drinking. The symptoms may appear...

We tend to associate addicts with two extremes in terms of sociability. On one hand, we imagine a person using...

If you were to ask a group of people about a list of drugs, you’re unlikely to find alcohol included...

The road to sobriety is a very long journey that requires willpower and resolve to push through stumbling blocks. One...

Heroin is a highly addictive, dangerous and potentially deadly drug. It is an opioid, like morphine and codeine, and is...

Crack cocaine is one of the most addictive substances on the street today. Unlike cocaine that is usually snorted or...

Also known as ice, shabu, crystal, or d-meth, this illicit drug is the purest and most potent form of methamphetamine,...

Regardless of whether you enjoy the occasional glass of wine or you have a difficult time limiting the amount of...

Exercise might have more to do with getting and staying clean and sober that you might think. Research shows that...

Tropical weather, laidback lifestyle and atmosphere, world class cuisine, rich culture and heritage, are just a few reasons to make...

Maintaining healthy eating habits might not seem important for those struggling with addiction, but scientists are finding that eating the...

How often have you felt that? The addict is spending money you just don’t have; they are not pulling their...

Christmas parties, carol singers, roast turkey and Christmas cheer… most people think of Christmas and New Year as a happy...