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Loving Someone in Active Addiction. There is a constant overwhelming feeling of fear and worry when you love someone in active addiction. Whether it be a friend, child, parent or […]

Six Reasons Aftercare Is So Important Following Rehab. It can sometimes come as a bit of a shock to both clients and their families once the time of rehab comes […]

Addiction is a Feelings Disease.  When someone is suffering from an addiction, it’s common to see spouses, family members, friends and colleagues become emotional as they witness someone they care […]

Call your sponsor, your best friend, or a family member: You have positive people in your life rooting for you! They are here to help keep you on track. You […]

How To Ask For Help With Addiction. Substance use can have a significant negative impact on your life. While older adults are the least likely to ask for help, it […]

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Alcohol. Ever wondered how alcohol travels through your body and what it does while it's there? This blog explains what goes on […]

Mental Heath & Your Drinking We’re often told alcohol is a depressant, but what effects can drinking actually have on our mental health? Taking a break from alcohol can clear […]

After the initial high of the first few days off the booze, when the first flush of motivation starts to wear thin, you might start to feel cravings for a […]

5 Tips For Socialising Sober Let’s be honest – our social lives have been turned upside down over the past twelve months. The thought of life going back to ‘normal’ […]

6 Excuses For Not Going to Rehab and How to Overcome Them. For many people, going to a treatment centre is the first step on the path toward recovery. But […]

Increased Alcohol Consumption During the Covid-19 Pandemic. If you or someone you know has been drinking more during the global pandemic, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 crisis has created challenges […]

What Tools Will I Learn In Rehab? Going to rehab gives you the opportunity to change your life and become open to learning new therapeutic tools. These new life skills […]

Loving Them to Death- When Parents are Enablers. There are millions of people worldwide who struggle with drugs and alcohol or some form of addictive behaviour. For most, substance use […]

How Do You Know if Someone is Addicted? Addiction comes in many different severities, and can be classified as mild, moderate or severe. An individual may not fit into the […]

Emotional Sobriety in Relationships- The Elephant in the Room. Do you sometimes have trouble seeing how your behavior impacts others? Do you rage at your partner and after you calm […]

Emotional Sobriety in Recovery. Emotional sobriety is an important feature of recovery from addiction, and can be defined as the process by which we learn to regulate and handle difficult […]