Sometimes an addict may refuse to seek treatment for their drug or alcohol addiction. In these situations, an intervention may be necessary. Drug or alcohol interventions can help an addict… read more →

I just wanted to update everyone that I have been clean and am much happier than before… During the time before The Cabin, I was at a very low point in… read more →

Russia has recently announced a decision to raise the prices of alcohol in an effort to combat a problem with alcoholism that former president Dmitry Medvedev declared a “national disaster”… read more →

Between the coffee shops and the red-light district, Amsterdam has long been in the spotlight for their unconventional regulations on drugs and prostitution – but they’ve just managed to make… read more →

Self confidence is extremely important to maintain your mental health. People who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, oftentimes, have very low self confidence and they need to start… read more →

Staying sober is sometimes very challenging and there are times when you want to just give up. But this a normal desire, that little voice in your head that says… read more →

If you or a loved one has an addiction to drugs or alcohol and would like to go to a private rehab to get help, but you are not sure… read more →

Did you know that alcoholism and eating disorders may have more in common than previously believed? It’s true. Genetic risk factors are shared by eating disorders and alcoholism, which means… read more →

When a parent or older relative is abusing substances or alcohol and must enter an addiction treatment centre, the situation is difficult for a young child to understand. Why must… read more →

Arguably, a brother or a sister is the person who knows you the best. In most cases having grown up in the same household, and thereby aware of the family… read more →

This past week, the New York Times published an article about the role that alcohol consumption plays in American business; much more than a social lubricant, consuming alcohol can make… read more →

Alcoholism is a serious condition where people find themselves dependent on drinking alcohol to get through their day to day lives. Some researchers believe one reason for alcohol dependency is… read more →

Facilities like The Priory, Betty Ford, and The Clouds, are well known – often celebrity filled – private drug and alcohol treatment centres. However, there are thousands of people entering… read more →

Perhaps you or someone you know has recently completed treatment at a rehab centre for a drug or alcohol addiction; if so, you will know that during this time staying… read more →

The effects of alcohol on an unborn child have long been a highly contested point, but a recent study conducted by researchers at Oxford and Bristol universities sways the conversation… read more →