Holistic Approach to Addiction Recovery

Key Takeaways Aspect Key Points Holistic Treatment Addresses the whole person, not just addiction recovery. 24 Hour Supervision Continuous medical and psychiatric support. Psychiatry & Psychology Dual diagnosis and psychotherapy for mental health issues. Counselling Personalised one-on-one and group sessions. Occupational Therapy Rebuilding life skills and coping mechanisms. Innovative Therapies Includes BWRT and CBT for rapid and effective treatment. 12 Step Recovery Guiding clients through […]

What is GHB?

GHB, or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, is a central nervous system depressant that is often used as a recreational drug due to its euphoric, relaxing and sedative effects. Although it was originally developed for medical purposes, including as an aesthetic and sleep aid, it is now mainly used illicitly for non-medical reasons. It is a very dangerous drug by all accounts as extreme cases of both overdose and […]

4 Stages of an Alcohol Treatment Centre Programme

Here are the four stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme: Treatment Initiation Early Abstinence Maintaining Abstinence Advanced Recovery. Few alcoholics’ recoveries are this direct. We move back and forth between the four stages, some alcoholics more than others. Knowing where you are in the 4 stages of an alcohol treatment centre programme can help you appreciate where you are in the recovery process. It’ll […]

Am I an Addict? Common Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

Am I an addict or alcoholic? If you are asking yourself this question it means that you are concerned about your drug or alcohol use. It is important to pay attention to these concerns and to find an answer to this question so that you can get help sooner rather than later – and prevent many of the serious consequences of untreated addiction. You may […]

Help for Me: Understanding That Addiction Is a Brain Disease and Why It Matters

Addiction was first described as a brain disease by scientist Alan Leshner in 1997. Twenty-five years later, scientific research and discovery show that the theory is still true and relevant today. Understanding that addiction is a brain disease helps individuals understand they have a medical condition, helping them overcome much of the shame related to active addiction. It does not, however, absolve individuals from taking […]

Find Out Why These 10 Myths About Addiction & Sobriety Are Downright False

What are myths about addiction and sobriety? Can they stop people from getting into recovery? For rehab to be effective, these myths need to be challenged by the truth. This is why it is important to have people on the staff of a treatment centre who are in recovery from addiction and who can speak honestly about their experiences. This is the ninth post in […]

Going to Rehab More Than Once Doesn’t Mean You’re a Lost Cause

A relapse after treatment can feel like the end of the world or a hopeless situation. But it is not. The reality is that many people require multiple treatment attempts before they find long-term recovery. Relapse is often part of the learning process. It is your choice whether to learn and grow after a relapse or allow it to take you back to active addiction. […]

What Causes a Relapse? Here Are the Top 5 Relapse Triggers

The Top 5 Relapse Triggers Understanding what causes a relapse is essential in maintaining your sobriety because getting clean and sober is the best decision an addict or alcoholic can make. But the unfortunate truth is that relapse is common. Research shows that 40 – 60% of people relapse within the first month of leaving an inpatient drug or alcohol rehabilitation programme and up to 85% relapse within […]

What Is the Definition of Addiction? (I Can’t Be an Addict – I’m Functional!)

You might think you don’t have a problem because you haven’t lost your job/ family/ house… Yet! Understand why a high-functioning addict is still, by definition, an addict.