Minimising in addiction is denial strategy used by people with substance abuse problems to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your life. This is often unconscious. To recover from addiction, it is incredibly important to be […]
People with addiction or substance abuse problems use different forms of denial to keep themselves in the addictive cycle. Avoidance in addiction is one example. Denial can be a dysfunctional protection mechanism which you may use to protect yourself from having to recognise, deal with and accept the reality of what is occurring in your life. This is often unconscious. To recover from addiction, it […]
To recover from addiction, it is incredibly important to be able to identify denial. The 12 patterns of denial were developed by international addiction expert Terence Gorski to do just that. Read more about the 12 patterns of denial below: Denial & Avoidance Absolute Denial Denial & Minimising Denial & Rationalising Denial & Blaming Denial & Comparing Denial & Compliance Denial & Manipulation Denial & Flight Into Health […]
When it comes to drug and alcohol rehab, what works? Learn everything you need to know about what constitutes successful substance abuse treatment. This list of 20 key elements of an addiction treatment programme that works compiled by the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction and is based on evidence as well as the knowledge of leading experts in the field. 1. Rehabilitative treatment […]
What is Alcohol Rehabilitation? A structured and comprehensive treatment program to help alcoholics detox, address underlying causes and conditions, including mental health problems. A treatment process addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder). Quality alcohol rehabilitation centres deliver professional, evidence-based treatment modalities through a multi-disciplinary team of experienced medical professionals: GP & psychiatrist, addiction counsellors, social worker, psychologists, and occupational […]
In addiction recovery, we find that every aspect of our lives comes under scrutiny. From our daily routines to our innermost beliefs about ourselves. As a family member watching a loved one go through this transformation, understanding the power of words, especially the words one uses to talk to oneself, becomes paramount. At Changes Addiction Rehab, we have seen firsthand the profound effect that positive […]
