“If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite.”
William Blake – The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
Many of us enjoy alcohol as a form of s …
High-functioning addiction is one of the most misunderstood forms of substance use disorder, and also one of the most dangerous.
It does not scream for attention. It whispers behind social ch …
For too many people who need treatment, the relationship between substance use and mental health can become like an all-consuming fire. The flames cannot be extinguished from only one side, as w …
“How do I know when the time is right to ask for help?” “If I reach out for support, will someone be there for me?”
If you’ve experienced these kinds of thoughts, we know that the wor …
We’re living through what experts now recognise as an epidemic of loneliness, a widespread crisis that’s quietly affecting millions. On its own, that’s heartbreaking, but when loneliness is …
There are many models of therapy used to support the addiction recovery process, complete with their own unique areas of focus. DBT is one such therapeutic model with life-changing capabilities. …
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with dramatic flashbacks, veterans or survivors of major disasters. But the reality is more nuanced and far more common than many realise. …
Our genetics can influence every decision we make. For a person suffering from an addiction, there have undoubtedly been times when they’ve wondered, “Was this addiction passed on to me?” …
When we picture someone struggling with cocaine use, the image that often comes to mind is the stereotypical wide-eyed, paranoid and dishevelled. But the signs aren’t always so dramatic. In real …
Addiction recovery is a deeply personal journey, one that demands physical healing, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. While traditional therapies like counselling play a vita …
When we think about typical drug addictions, many of us picture the drugs involved to be illicit. We don’t consider how drugs given in a prescription may carry their own risks, or we overlook th …
When we think about addiction or read up on the subject, the majority of the content, unsurprisingly, focuses on the addicts themselves. But what about their loved ones? The ones left reeling by …
