Being addicted to a substance or action could ruin your life, especially if you let it get out of control. Many people do not realise the fine line between occasional drug abuse and full blown drug addiction. Effective and Affordable Recovery Programmes These people usually find themselves victim to the fiery grips of addiction when […]
Lear moreAddiction and twelve step programs seem to be two terms that have become synonymous with each other. If a person mentions a friend or family member who is struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction, the usual advice given is to get them to join Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. What exactly are these twelve step […]
Lear moreA common misperception of drug addicts is that as individual’s, they lack willpower and deserve to be judged for this self inflicted behaviour and its consequences. Scientific research says otherwise, stating that addiction is a chronic disorder which can be treated much like other chronic illnesses can be treated. Addiction is a chronic disorder Addicts […]
Lear moreAlcohol addiction and abuse is often something individuals suffer from for quite some time before friends or family recognise that it goes beyond what’s considered to be normal. The unfortunate truth of the matter is that active alcoholism is a common addiction and many people experience it for longer than they need to before seeking […]
Lear moreMany people abuse substances as a normal part of their lives. Whether it’s social use with peers on weekends or using secretly to cope better with the everyday stresses and strains, sometimes it progresses from there and we can find ourselves addicted and unable to stop using drugs. Addiction is such an insidious disease and […]
Lear moreWednesday 2nd October 2013 If you’re in addiction recovery, understand that you’re always recovering. The more sacrifices you make from the get-go, the easier will things become. Unfortunately, many people in addiction recovery still can’t give up something they should, which is why they eventually relapse. It could be their ‘friends’ or even the places […]
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