by Catherine O’Leary | Fri,Nov, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
What is the Cost of Drug and Alcohol Rehab? Many so-called “addicts” or addiction patients out there considering rehab treatment for drug and alcohol addiction typically wish to know how much such programs will cost them. It will definitely cost you quite...
by Catherine O’Leary | Wed,Nov, 2021 | Depression
High-Functioning Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Depression can drive a person towards self-harm, strained relationships, self-isolation, loneliness, and/or even suicide if left untreated or unaddressed. Let’s talk more about High-Functioning...
by Catherine O’Leary | Wed,Sep, 2021 | Drug Addiction Treatment
How to Spot and Help Someone with Cocaine Addiction Cocaine has a highly addictive potential. Although it can give you a high that activates the reward chemicals associated with achievement and survival, it poses many serious risks to your health. Because of the risk...
by Catherine O’Leary | Mon,Sep, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
The Effects of Ecstasy on Women and Men Do you wonder what are the effects of ecstasy on women and men? Keep on reading to find a lot of information about ecstasy. Classified as an empathogen or drug that increases your feelings of compassion and empathy towards...
by Catherine O’Leary | Thu,Sep, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
Online Addiction Counseling and Treatments in Covid Times Addiction or substance dependence is difficult to cope with. It obviously generates a negative impact in multiple areas of an addicted person’s life. The same could be said about the ongoing COVID-19,...
by Catherine O’Leary | Tue,Aug, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
How to Find the Best Rehab in Thailand Thailand drug addiction and substance abuse rehabilitation offer treatment to people from all over the world and from all walks of life. The main appeal to them is that they cost a fraction of the services available in the U.S.A,...
by Catherine O’Leary | Wed,Aug, 2021 | Process Addictions
What Are the Symptoms of Cocaine Addiction and How to Treat It Cocaine is an upper or stimulant that’s highly addictive to people. In the streets, it’s also known as coke, blow, crack, rock, and snow. It’s mainly derived from South American coca...
by Catherine O’Leary | Tue,Aug, 2021 | Process Addictions
Snorting Adderall: Risks, Signs, and Treatment Options Adderall (generic name: amphetamine) is a popular “upper” drug or stimulant that’s related to a more popular upper (and illicit) drug known as meth (generic name: methamphetamine). They’re...
by Catherine O’Leary | Fri,Jul, 2021 | Process Addictions
All That You Need to Know About Porn, Sex, and Love Addiction Most persons assume that addiction is exclusively dependent on illicit drugs or substances like alcohol. However, in reality, addiction comes in many forms, including psychological dependence. This illness...
by Catherine O’Leary | Wed,Jul, 2021 | Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Are You a Social Drinker, Alcohol Abuser or an Alcoholic? The three main categories that alcohol users fall into are the following—social drinker, alcohol abuser, and alcoholic. Most people who imbibe in the spirits won’t have any problems or issues with their...
by Catherine O’Leary | Wed,Jun, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
The Most Common Addiction Relapse Triggers and How to Avoid Them Addiction recovery comes with various challenges and obstacles. One of them involves dealing with many emotional and physical “cues” that come about as you go through your daily life. This...
by Catherine O’Leary | Wed,Jun, 2021 | Addiction Treatment
Which Are the Best Countries for Drug Rehab? If you’re addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, your first reflex is to go to a local rehab center to get treatment. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic has already started to wind down and travel to other countries is...
by Mark | Tue,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment
A Practical Guide to The Addiction Cycle Inspired by Dom C and the Doctor’s Opinion in the Big Book They say that there are two types of knowledge. First, there is Head Knowledge, where we intellectually understand the concept of something. There is a knowing of it....
by Mark | Sun,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment
The Bomb is the First One “The bomb is in the first one” is a common statement in recovery communities. If you are an addict, or even a problem user, once you have one, you are unable to stop. Staying away from the first drug Have you told yourself: “Never again!”?...
by Mark | Thu,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment
Awareness The first step is awareness of the manifestations (ie symptoms) of the disease in you. Here are some manifestations that may indicate that you are suffering from the disease of addiction today: You are using or thinking about using today You are obsessing...
by Mark | Mon,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment
The Cycle of Addiction The “cycle of addiction” is a predictable pattern of going from using, to a decision to stop or reduce, followed by a plateau and confidence, with eventual reduced commitment and selective memory, ultimately moving into justification and...
by Mark | Fri,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment
Models of the Cycle of Addiction There are many models of The Cycle of Addiction. Just look it up on google and you will see. We have listed the general process of the Cycle of Addiction below. Active addiction/dependence – the pattern of using your drug (could...
by Mark | Tue,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment
Hitting Rock Bottom – Is It Really Necessary? Your “rock bottom” is often the “window of opportunity” for a new and wonderful life. This is the phase when recovery can begin to take shape. Do an honest self-screening of how many of the following signs of...
by Mark | Sat,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment
Addiction Resides in the Limbic System Addiction resides in the limbic system, a subconscious part of the brain involved with memory, emotion and reward. The reward centre is what ensures we survive. It is primitive and automatic. Repeat: Primitive and Automatic. It...
by Mark | Wed,Dec, 2020 | Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment
You become what you consistently practice. So practice what you want to become. 1. Make friends with your Mind Rather than trying to force thoughts out and berating myself for the monkey that seemed to have moved in permanently to my mind, I decided to give...
