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 …
A dual diagnosis means a person is living with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. It’s a lot more common than people realise a …
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 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 …
A growing number of people worldwide identify with “Brain fog.” In a survey from last year, 28% of 7,200 people surveyed said they’ve experienced brain fog. Millions are feeling a mental c …
We all have things in our lives that we turn to for comfort, solace, or escape. When we try to give a name to these objects and actions of affection, we sometimes use the words “habit” and “ …
Addiction can bring people to the extremes of their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Complete recovery is often an uphill battle deceptive enough to make someone feel as though they’re …
Whilst often romanticised, childhood can be a period of tumultuous change, pressures and difficulties. We experience a lot that can become overwhelming during our childhood and early teens. With s …
