Therapy for substance abuse can come in different forms, some can be considered more effective than others depending on perspective, and this can be very subjective. At the end of the day, each person is different. What might be effective for one person, might not...
… and what it Isn’t Addiction is one of the most misunderstood conditions in the world. People often think it’s about willpower, choices, or “bad behaviour”. But addiction is far more complex — and far more human — than most people realise. Addiction...
Alcohol addiction derives from alcoholism, a severe form of alcohol abuse. When managing drinking habits become an impossibility this is commonly referred to as an alcohol use disorder. Alcohol use disorder is split into three categories: mild, moderate, and severe....
If you are a prolific drinker, simply just quitting alcohol isn’t the right way to go – in fact it can be incredibly dangerous. It is important that you know the dangers of suddenly quitting alcohol, especially if your body has relied on it for a long period of...
Loneliness is often described as a feeling of disconnect for the world and feeling like you don’t have anyone that really understands you. Young people are said to feel the loneliest of all age groups with a staggering 40% of 16-24 year olds claiming they feel lonely...
A ‘functioning alcoholic’ is a term used to define someone who may not seem like they have any form of alcohol-related issue, but are secretly dependent on it. They don’t have all the typical signs people would look out for in an alcoholic, so many people will not...
