Why did we start Recovery Direct?
Addiction is a chronic, progressive and often fatal and I came too close to finding out for myself.
Choosing the right treatment programme can be a challenging endeavour. This series takes you through the key components of the thinking processes which are necessary to make an informed decision on selecting the best treatment centre for a loved one. Many key considerations such as length of stay, quality of care and what to expect in treatment are all covered in this post. In the next series you will learn how to reach out and ask for help.
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Our weekly blog also features a number of great articles related to dealing with addiction and many key topics related to trauma, relationships and personal growth.
Addiction is a chronic, progressive and often fatal and I came too close to finding out for myself.
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is usually not related to transitory incident types that most of us expect to happen at some point in the course of our lifes, and are normally dealt with in a reasonably expedient manner. However, due to our diversity, PTSD can be diagnosed after any event that provokes prolonged periods of…
Recovery from substance abuse and addiction is a life-long commitment, there is no doubt about that. It’s more than just changing self-destructive habits and abstinence from drugs or alcohol. It’s a process of getting to know who you really are and learning to love and forgive yourself. Even in recovery you can still feel overwhelming anxiety…
Does someone you know spend a lot of time obtaining, using or thinking about alcohol? Do they not know when to stop and keep drinking until drunk? Do they hide bottles of alcohol because they fear others may take it away? These are just a few signs which indicate that alcohol use has escalated into…
Benzodiazepines are a class of medicinal drugs which are used as controlled legal substances by the medical industry. Unfortunately, it is also a type of drug that can easily lead to dependency. For that reason the drug has been researched intensely over decades and several rehabilitation techniques have been developed and refined over that period.
The link between PTSD and anxiety We are born with the ability to learn and to adapt to our environments. From birth our parents or primary caretakers are our natural sources of security and nurturing. As such, we instinctively form intimate bonds with them. During the childhood growth process we take cues from outsiders, but…