Addiction Affects Family

‘Shameless’ Truly Portrays How Addiction Affects Family

Sad, funny, sexy and shocking, TV series ‘Shameless’ might be the first show to accurately portray codependency roles of family members affected by addiction. Funny, dramatic, sexy and shocking are all words that could be used to describe Showtime’s Shameless, now in its sixth season. Based off the original British series, Shameless showcases a family…
Cocaine Abuse

Cocaine Effects on the Brain, More Damaging Than Anticipated

We always knew that cocaine abuse was bad for you, but we did not know it was this bad… It is well known that cocaine abuse is harmful to the brain and body and can cause long-term complications and death, however a recent study reveals new details about exactly how cocaine abuse damages the brain — and…

Understanding and Working AA’s 12 Steps using CBT

We previously put out an article titled “The Psychology behind the Controversial 12 Steps in Addiction Recovery” which translated AA’s 12 Steps into the language of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an incredibly effective and widely recognised method of addiction treatment which we use as one part of our comprehensive treatment programme across all treatment centres…
David Bowie

Did Depression lead David Bowie to Addiction?

David Bowie’s addiction struggles were public knowledge. Learn what factors exacerbated them and how he successfully recovered to continue his musical genius. When David Bowie succumbed to liver cancer in January of this year he was remembered for his music genius and his rock star lifestyle, which typically included addictions. David Bowie struggled with alcohol…
Natural ‘Kratom’ Drug

Natural ‘Kratom’ Drug is Causing Drug Relapses around the World

Kratom is the newest drug sparking controversy in the United States. The drug has only recently become popular in Europe and North America and is still currently legal by default in the United States. The drug has been compared to other dangerous synthetic drugs such as bath salts and spice, that also started out as…
I am the Parent of a Drug Addict

I am the Parent of a Drug Addict: does that Mean I Am a Failure?

Is your son or daughter a drug addict? It is easy to feel like a failure, but you must realise that it is not your fault! Follow these tips to help both you and your child get through this addiction together. Being the parent of a drug addict is one of the hardest things anyone…
Dave Navarro

Dave Navarro gets Personal in “Mourning Son” Documentary

Dave Navarro hopes that by sharing his story of trauma, loss, fear and drug addiction in his new documentary Mourning Son, he can help others face their fears and be successful in addiction recovery (and in life). A new documentary produced by Dave Navarro, Mourning Son, is not your typical rock documentary and in fact…

The First 90 Days: How to Cope in Addiction Recovery

The first 90 days of addiction recovery is a critical and challenging period. A vulnerable, newly recovering addict is tasked with rebuilding life from the ground up — including facing previously ignored responsibilities, emotions, and fears. It is during these first three months that people are most susceptible to relapse, and therefore need the most…
Best Year Yet in Addiction Recovery

9 Things You Must do to Make 2016 Your Best Year Yet in Addiction Recovery

Forget New Year’s Resolutions in 2016. Instead, set small, realistic goals for the year that will aid in your addiction recovery and make this year your best year yet! The holiday season has come and gone and the New Year has been rung in. It is 2016, and many of you might be thinking about…
Music Therapy

Music Therapy as an Effective Tool in Addiction Recovery

Grab a guitar or write a song — music therapy is proven to help you get and stay sober in addiction recovery. Music is a powerful medium that many of us rely on as a part of our day-to-day experiences. It is no surprise then that music therapy has taken the power of music and…