The Role of Workplace Support Groups in Sustaining Recovery
Anyone who has struggled with addiction will tell you how difficult it can be once the decision is made to get on the path to recovery. Before the recovery process can adequately b
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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Families and Relationships
When we think about substance abuse, we often think of what it can do to the person suffering but can overlook the impact it has on others. Any form of addiction is complex and goe
The Impact of Substance Abuse on Physical Health: Recognising the Warning Signs
Anybody who has been through or witnessed substance abuse first-hand will tell you of the visible impact it can have on someone’s physical health. Depending on the substance and
Exploring the Connection Between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse
Even when people occasionally partake in drinking alcohol or recreational drug use, they are usually doing it to deal with some form of negative emotion. Whether it is an episode o
Addiction Vulnerabilities: How Peer Pressure Can Influence Substance Use
When a person struggles with substance abuse, it often stems from various factors. Though it usually isn’t the root cause, peer pressure is a substantial variable that has affect
The Effects of Substance Abuse on Relationships and How to Rebuild Them
Addiction is a complicated subject with such a wide variety of underlying causes and motivations it makes generalisations on the subject somewhat futile. What we can all agree on i
Managing Triggers in Drug Addiction Recovery: Strategies for Avoidance and Coping
When recovering from addiction, dealing with triggers is one of the most significant battles. Triggers can dramatically affect our mental health and cause us to easily slip back in
Overcoming Shame and Stigma in Addiction Recovery: Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity
Understanding the full complexities of addiction is no easy task. Many challenges and obstacles can slow down and sometimes reverse recovery. Two of the most difficult barriers are
Exploring the Role of Nutrition in Drug Rehabilitation and Recovery
When someone suffers from addiction, the goal of recovery is set above everything else. Of course, this is only natural, but certain things that are needed to aid recovery are ofte