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Opioids and Alcohol – a Combination that Could Kill
Opioids and alcohol are both highly addictive and widely abused. Combining them could prove fatal and, with opioid addiction at record levels and alcohol so readily available, the number of deaths continues to rise. We explore this worrying trend and offer advice for addicts and their families. Sharelines Mixing opioids with alcohol is a combination…
Useful Tips to Help You Make It Through Each Day Without Drinking
Avoiding triggers and just getting through the next 24 hours is difficult for all recovering alcoholics and more so for those who have only been clean for a few weeks. Learn how to make it through the day without drinking with the help of our tried and tested tips. When you first stop drinking, you’re…
Alcohol and Cancer – The 7 Deadly Cancers Related to Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholic drinks are classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the IARC and cited as the cause of seven lethal types of cancer. However, stopping drinking or staying sober can greatly lower your risk. The Cabin Chiang Mai explores the links between alcohol and cancer and offers advice, treatment and support. Alcohol and Cancer – Are…
What Ben Affleck’s Return to Rehab Says About Addiction
Ben Affleck recently checked in for rehab to deal with his alcohol addiction. This makes it his third shot at rehab since 2001. While some may see this as weakness, what it really shows is how reaching out for help is a vital component along the journey of recovery. Sharelines Ben Affleck, award winning American…
How Can We Fight Smartphone Addiction Among Young People?
An increasing number of young people say they can’t put down their phones. What are tech giants, parents, and treatment centres doing about it? The Smartphone Addiction? Smartphone addiction, like internet addiction, involves excessive use of the device, especially for social media, messaging, and entertainment. It triggers the brain’s reward centre, leading to compulsive behaviour….
10 Awesome Benefits of Getting Sober
Having a hard time imagining what your life will look like after getting sober? Explore 10 of the biggest benefits you’ve got to look forward to when you stop using: Getting sober is hard work. It’s a challenging process that requires dedication and willpower – and, for many, adapting to life without using is difficult….
The 13th Step – How to Protect Yourself in Addiction Recovery
What is ‘13th Stepping’ at Recovery Meetings? The 13th step is not an official part of any 12-Step programme, but it has been named as such due to its regular appearance in AA and other 12-Step groups. When a group member with over a year of sobriety hits on or makes advances towards a newly…
The 6 Best Mindfulness Meditation Apps Reviewed
Meditation practice is like a muscle – it needs to be used regularly in order to get stronger. We review 6 apps that can help you work some meditation into your daily routine, and start reaping the rewards of mindfulness in recovery. Although it has been practiced in Eastern cultures for thousands of years, it…
From Addiction to Triathlon: The Cabin Sober House Residents Compete in the 2016 Laguna Phuket Triathlon
We sat down with three Cabin Sober House residents to talk about their participation in the 2016 Laguna Phuket Triathlon and what it meant to their addiction recovery. The event was a culmination of hard work that pushed them to their limits, brought them together and surpassed their expectations. The Laguna Phuket Triathlon was held November…
