Creating a solid recovery is all about finding the right tools that you will use to replace alcohol and drugs in order to be able to cope with life. Some of the most important tools will include things like acceptance, anger management, mindfulness, 12 Step Work, and gratitude. Journaling is one of other tools that…
Mindfulness has become incredibly popular over the last few years, and there is growing evidence that it is an effective treatment approach for many conditions including addiction, anxiety, and depression. It may be tempting to dismiss the current popularity of mindfulness as a bit of a fad until we remember that people have been using…
People who choose a luxury rehab are usually doing so because they are convinced that it will increase the likelihood of them achieving lasting sobriety. This may indeed be the case. Here are 5 benefits of choosing this option: 1. It Can Provide the Perfect Environment for Change It is important that you feel comfortable…
One of the modern treatments you may be offered in rehab is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). This is an evidence-based approach which means there is peer-reviewed research to back its effectiveness. Here are just five of the reason for why CBT can benefit your recovery. 1. CBT can be an Effective Tool for Managing Cravings There…
If you have ever been to a 12-step meeting, you will already be aware of how positive affirmations can be used by people in recovery. Slogans such as “it works, if you work it”, “this, too, shall pass”, and “don’t quit before the miracle happens” are all examples of affirmations. Regularly giving yourself some words…
The key to getting the most out of alcohol rehab is to be as honest as possible during therapy and other activities where you need to open up about yourself. Here are five ways in which people can behave dishonestly while attending this type of programme: 1. Exaggerating The most common motive for exaggeration is…
One of the scary things about drug addiction is it often means our own thoughts are working against us. Denial can mean we accept the unacceptable, and you act in a way that causes harm for yourself and other people. Here are just 6 of the thoughts that can keep you trapped in drug addiction:…
Complacency is a danger for people who have managed to escape substance abuse. It is a human tendency to take things for granted once they become routine, but you need to remain vigilant in order to protect your sobriety. Here are 5 signs you need to look out for because they could mean you are…
Twenty per cent of people over the age of 60 in Australia abuse alcohol (Source: Herald Sun), and a similar situation can be found in many other countries around the world. Excessive drinking can mean serious physical and mental health problems, yet the dangers of elderly alcohol abuse are often ignored. The sad reality is…
Going to rehab can feel like a big commitment, and it is always going to be possible to find excuses for not taking this step. You may also still feel confident that you can sort out your own problems, so you don’t see the need for an inpatient program. Here are 5 things you need…