Do you want to get to understand addiction better? Are you or is someone you love suffering from an addiction? Learn about the complex interplay between our brain, behaviour and addiction and what you can do about it.
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Below we list an article selected by our Clinical Director as the daily read. Often, those experiencing challenges think that they are “just wired to be that way”. Well, these are just a few of the signs that there is an underlying cause to what is going on – plus, that once we have found…
17 Characteristics That May Indicate That You Are Now an Adult Child of an Alcoholic. The term Adult Children of Alcoholics (also known as ACoA or ACA) refers to individuals, usually over 18 years old, who grew up with at least one parent whose severe, repetitive alcohol abuse disrupted their lives and emotionally influenced them in a way that…
Recovery direct offers one of the best 28 day addiction and process disorder treatment programs in the world. Our multidisciplinary recovery teams include resident psychologists who manage one on one treatment and therapy sessions and progress assessments. This facilitates a highly progressive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for each individual. The 28 day residential addiction treatment…
Cognitive distortions are ways that our mind convinces us of something that isn’t really true. These untrue thoughts are usually used to reinforce negative thinking or feelings — telling ourselves things that sound rational and accurate, but really only serve to keep us feeling bad about ourselves. Examples of cognitive biases that cause distorted thoughts and…
Myth: Overcoming addiction is a simple matter of willpower. Fact: Acute abuse results in powerful cravings and withdrawals. There may also be deep seated emotions and unresolved traumatic experiences which serve as causal factors for an addiction. The addict has to be prepared to handle real life situations after treatment. These combined factors are often too…
Bullying can cause long-term trauma and victims often turn to substance abuse as a coping mechanism. Self medication and addiction can come in a variety of forms including abusing prescription drugs. Teens and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to bullying and social pressures. Adolescence is a critical developmental stage as one transitions into adulthood. At this…