Stigma and myths around drug abuse and alcoholism are common. Despite this drug addiction rehabilitation has proven to be as effective as treatment for other chronic illnesses, like high blood pressure, asthma and diabetes. REHAB WORKS! There is no shame in admitting you have a drug abuse problem and are taking responsibility for it’s treatment and your […]
Lear moreIt’s often, and entirely wrongly, assumed that unless the drug addicted patient is willing to go to rehab that treatment will be a waste of time and money. Please understand that it’s natural for someone with a chemical dependency to respond angrily, justify and rationalise their addictive behaviour and do whatever they can to delay […]
Lear moreThere are many addiction rehabilitation centres across the world, each with its own particular method and flavour of delivering addiction treatment. Some can be very expensive and offer extremely luxurious surroundings while others are more humble in their furnishings. It’s not always the most expensive treatment program that offers the best outcomes for patients. In […]
Lear moreAlcohol rehabilitation centres are perhaps the best way to help a person stop the cycle of destruction that problem drinking creates. Anybody familiar with a victim of alcoholism has seen the chaos that surrounds their alcohol abuse. Lost jobs, families, and health problems are all common consequences of a drinking problem left untreated. The good […]
Lear moreThe sad reality is that many people do not know how to stop drinking alcohol even though alcohol abuse is causing real problems in their lives. There are many competing voices each claiming to have found some sort of “cure” or alcoholism treatment program that is better than all the others. Truth be told, however, […]
Lear moreAlcoholism is recognized by most people today as a disease, however not as many people recognize it as a progressive disease. This simply means that slowly over time, alcohol gradually gains control of the drinker’s life. It may have started in a subtle way, but it eventually takes over every part of the alcoholic’s life. […]
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