Tuesday 23rd September 2014 The first steps are always the most daunting. Recognising that you are in need of help to recover from an addiction or dependency to alcohol is for many people the first step to recovery and it is key that throughout the whole process you feel as comfortable and supported as possible. […]
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Alcohol Rehab Myths and the Truth That Sets You Free
How many people have to hit rock bottom before we stop waiting for them to be “ready” to go to rehab? It’s one of the most dangerous myths in addiction treatment, the idea that recovery only works if the person wants it enough. Families wait for a sign. Employers look for remorse. Loved ones hold […]
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Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness?
The Myth of Control No one pours their first drink planning to become addicted. For most, alcohol begins as a social lubricant, a way to unwind, connect, or take the edge off. But for some, that casual drink becomes a trap. They can’t explain why the switch flips, why one drink feels like relief and […]
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Investigating Chronic Relapse
Often people need multiple attempts at substance abuse treatment. Booking them into a drug rehab can be difficult. Read more about it on We Do Recover.
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When the Hands Start Shaking, What Alcohol Tremors Are Really Trying to Tell You
It’s early morning, and your hands won’t stop trembling. You tell yourself it’s just nerves, maybe the coffee. But deep down, you know it’s something else. The shakes are your body’s way of saying something’s not right, and it’s a message too many people ignore. These tremors aren’t random, they’re your nervous system reacting to […]
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Choosing an Effective Alcohol Rehab
Why “Effective” No Longer Means What You Think Type “best alcohol rehab” into Google and you’ll be hit with a parade of promises, ocean views, private chefs, therapy ponies, and something called “luxury healing.” Every centre claims to be effective. But when you’re shaking, broke, and terrified, that word means nothing. You don’t want a […]
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Why We Still Treat Recovery Like a Secret
The Disease Nobody Wants to Claim Addiction is one of the few diseases that still makes people whisper. We’ve reached a point where talking about anxiety or burnout is socially acceptable. We hashtag therapy sessions, post mental health quotes, and talk openly about depression. But mention addiction, and the energy in the room changes. People […]
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The Truth About Inpatient Rehab and What Really Changes You
The Myths We Love About Rehab Most people imagine rehab as a peaceful place where broken people go to find themselves, yoga mats at sunrise, group hugs at sunset, and a guaranteed happy ending. But inpatient rehab isn’t a retreat. It’s a reckoning. It’s where denial goes to die. Nobody walks through those doors because […]
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What It Really Takes to Get Your Life Back
There’s a moment most people with alcohol addiction reach, the one where they realise they can’t “just stop.” They’ve promised themselves, their partners, their kids, and their bosses that they’ll quit. And yet, there they are again, pouring a drink, hating themselves, and calling it the last one. It’s a cycle that chews up years […]
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