Families love to cling to hope. They tell themselves, “He’ll get help when he’s ready,” or “She just needs to hit rock bottom.” But what if that bottom is a coffin? The truth is, waiting for someone struggling with addiction to “want” help is one of the most dangerous mistakes families make. Addiction doesn’t politely […]
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Can Acupuncture Really Help During Detox ?
Why People Turn to Ancient Solutions for Modern Addictions Detoxing from drugs or alcohol is one of the hardest things a person will ever go through. It’s not just the physical pain, it’s the emotional chaos, the anxiety, and the body’s fight to regain balance after months or years of chemical dependence. In the middle […]
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Narcissistic Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Addiction hides behind many masks, pain, shame, trauma, and sometimes, pride. Few masks are more dangerous or misunderstood than narcissistic behaviour paired with substance abuse. It’s the perfect storm: the ego that won’t admit weakness and the drug that promises escape. At first glance, a narcissistic addict doesn’t look like they’re struggling. They may seem […]
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Do You Really Have a Drug Problem? The Quiz That Might Change Your Life
Most people who develop a drug problem don’t wake up one morning and think, “I’m an addict.” They start by convincing themselves they’ve got it under control. That it’s still “recreational.” That they “only use on weekends.” Denial is the addiction’s first defence. It’s easier to lie to yourself than to face the truth. That’s […]
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Rehab UK
Around 22% of school children between 11 and 15 were reported to having ever taken drugs and 51% to having drunk alcohol in the UK in 2009 according to the National Centre for Social Research and the National Foundation for Educational Research. These results show the need for rehab centre’s in the UK. Rehab centre’s […]
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Types of Alcohol Rehab
Estimates suggest that nearly three quarters of a million Americans are receiving alcohol treatment of some kind on any given day. Alcohol rehab is clearly an important issue in modern society. Alcohol treatment has been greatly improved in the last 50 years. Specialised alcohol rehabs are relatively new developments and alcoholics were relegated to the […]
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The Dangers of Alcohol Abuse
Have you ever wondered if your drinking is out of control? The boundary between drinking socially and abusing alcohol is a very small one. You might not think that you have a problem but the people closest to you usually recognise it first. Ask yourself this: Do you drink to get drunk? Do you wake […]
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What Makes a Drug Rehab Program Actually Work, and Why So Many Don’t
When families begin the desperate search for a drug rehab program, they’re often clinging to hope like it’s oxygen. You scroll through websites, stare at smiling faces in brochures, and read promises of “lifelong recovery.” But what happens when those promises crumble? What happens when your loved one relapses, again, after a costly stint in […]
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Addiction Recovery and Social Support
What is social support? There is no clear definition for the term ‘social support’ but a broad definition might refer to the extent to which a person has people around him/her that give support in one way or another. This support could be financial, emotional, companionship or advisory (Brannon & Feist, 2004, p 188). Another […]
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