DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHAB BLOG
How Shame Fuels the Cycle of Addiction
We’re all familiar with experiencing shame and how it can be an isolating emotion. Shame often leads to feelings of…
Gray Area Drinking: What You Need to Know
It doesn’t take a lot to become a gray area drinker. For those of you who don’t know, gray area…
How to Communicate With a Loved One Who’s in Rehab
Drug and alcohol abuse can have devastating effects not just in the person’s body, but within their family as well….
7 Ways Creativity Can Support Addiction Recovery
Addiction stifles creativity, but creativity can play an important role in recovering from the disease. Many people who become addicted…
Is there a Difference Between a Rehab Centre and a Treatment Centre?
While the words may be used interchangeably in casual conversation, there is a difference between substance abuse treatment and rehab….
Opening Up About Your Addiction Recovery
It’s natural to feel resistant about going to rehab for your addiction. Seeking treatment means a whole world of new…
How Does the Weather Affect a Person’s Recovery?
We may not realise it, but the weather can affect us on any given day. Just like how a gloomy…
How Trauma Contributes to Addiction Development
Traumatic events can shape an individual in many ways. Whether it’s an abusive childhood or a serious experience you faced…
What You Need to Know About Ecstacy Rehabilitation
An ecstasy is a tablet form of MDMA which is widely accepted as a recreational party drug. While not as…
What You Need to Know About Gambling Addiction
Most gambling problems start with an innocent diversion. Keep playing long enough, however, and it can turn into an unhealthy…
Is There Such a Thing as an Addictive Personality?
Addiction is a complex health issue that is characterised by a strong, uncontrollable craving for a substance or behaviour. Some…
Individual Therapy & Group Therapy: What You Need to Know
When it comes to approaching a sustainable recovery, individual therapy and group therapy are two of the most important components…
Helping a Friend Who’s Struggling With Drug Addiction
If you know a friend or family member who’s struggling with drug addiction, you may be wondering how you can…
Handling Depression After Rehab
Mental illnesses like depression are often diagnosed alongside addictions, and for many people, it can be difficult to manage, especially…
Music Therapy and Addiction Recovery: What You Need to Know
Music is an art form that almost anyone can relate to. It has the ability to influence one’s mood and…
Substitute Addiction: What is It and How to Avoid It
When a person replaces one type of addiction with another, they are likely to build unhealthy coping mechanisms. This act…
Online Drug/Alcohol Therapy: What You Need to Know
With the global pandemic affecting millions of recovering individuals around the world, it’s important for us to reach out to…
Ice Addiction: What it is and How to Overcome it
According to The National Drug Strategy Household Survey, around 1.3 million Australians are using meth (ice) which is roughly 7%…
Alcohol Detox: How Long Does it Take?
Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances a person can withdraw from. The withdrawal symptoms can prove life-threatening and…
Addiction Treatment in the Middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic
With so many people staying in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals who are recovering from addiction may…
Staying Sober During the COVID-19 Lockdown
For many people who are in recovery you may be wondering if you can handle all of this self-quarantining due…
What You Need to Know About Non-Substance Addiction
When people hear the word addiction, they often associate it with substances like illicit drugs and alcohol. In broader terms,…
What You Need to Know About Sleeping Pill Addiction
Sleeping pills are a classification of drugs that help induce sleep and treat short-term insomnia. These medications slow down the…
6 Types of Drugs That Are Most Difficult to Quit From
Nearly all types of drugs when abused can lead to chemical changes in a person’s brain. Willpower, decision-making, memory, and…
5 Totally Achievable New Year’s Resolutions for Recovering Addicts
2020 signals the start of a new decade and for many people, it feels like a new opportunity. An opportunity…
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