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 […]
Read More On ThisNarcissistic 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 […]
Read More On ThisDo 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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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 […]
Read More On ThisAlcohol Rehab in 2025, The Myths We Still Believe, and the Damage Those Myths Cause
The Alcohol Problem We Pretend Is “Normal” Alcohol has been woven so deeply into modern life that most people don’t even recognise the danger until it explodes in front of them. We joke about hangovers, we praise “weekend warriors,” and we normalise binge drinking as if it’s just a harmless hobby. Meanwhile, alcohol kills more […]
Read More On ThisThe Almost Alcoholic, When “Just a Few Drinks” Starts Owning You
The Lie of “I’ve Got This” Most people don’t start drinking with the intention of losing control. It begins innocently, a glass of wine after work, a beer with friends, something to take the edge off. You tell yourself it’s normal. You’re not drinking in the morning. You’re not missing work. You’re fine. But the […]
Read More On ThisWhat 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 […]
Read More On ThisAddiction Recovery and Social Support
South Africa’s Silent Epidemic Isn’t Just Addiction We’ve built a world where people can have 5,000 followers but no one to call when they’re falling apart. In South Africa, the loneliness crisis hides in plain sight. It sits quietly in living rooms, behind high walls, under the glow of smartphones. It looks like “I’m fine” […]
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