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…
I wish I had learned the following information years ago, or had at least been more mindful of it. While I do believe it is common knowledge that alcohol is not particularly good for us, I don’t believe very many of us know just how bad it is. I myself was shocked to learn that…
An addict who has stopped indulging in abuse, is usually referred to as a recovering addict. The word “recovering” is used instead of “recovered”, because they remain vulnerable to a relapse, and therefore never fully recover from the effects of the addiction, even after they have stopped the abuse. When addicts attend treatment programs in…
The greatest gift you can give yourself is unconditional love. In today’s world of social comparison, shifting goalposts and ever-increasing competition, it’s easy to get lost in the plethora of self-judgment and criticism. But this kind of self-talk does not serve you. Most of the time, our inner critic stems from fear and fear is…
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is one that lasts for a very long time and usually cannot be cured completely. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Many of these conditions can be improved through diet, exercise, and healthy living, in addition to…
When it comes to addiction in the workplace, prevention is better than cure. Prevention and early detection and getting the individual the help that they need before it’s too late can save businesses a lot of time, money and productivity. What companies don’t understand about addiction is that by the time it starts becoming a problem…