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Will Ecstasy be Used to Treat Anxiety, Depression and PTSD?
There are many dangers involved in taking the illegal drug ecstasy – so why are researchers now looking at ecstasy as a potential treatment for PTSD and anxiety? Recent research has unearthed the mystery behind how ecstasy impacts the brain to produce its euphoric effects. This has led to a resurgence of studies on its…
The Intensive Outpatient Programme Option
IOP or “dayhab” as it is colloquially known is similar to its counterpart ‘rehab’ or Intensive Inpatient Treatment Programme – and features more similarities than differences these days. Hello again In this month’s newsletter I am going to talk about outpatient treatment for addiction. This is especially relevant as The Cabin have just opened our…
Long-Term Effects of Cocaine
What is Cocaine? There is a misleading notion that because cocaine is derived from the coca plant grown mostly in South America, it is therefore “natural” and less harmful than other street drugs such as methamphetamine and ecstasy. But cocaine is far from natural or harmless. Different chemical processes are used to create the two…
The Effects and Dangers of the Party Drug MDMA (aka Molly & Ecstasy)
The party drug MDMA became hugely popular on the nightclub scene because of the so-called “euphoric” effects it could induce in users. More commonly known as Ecstasy, and more recently Molly, newer versions of the drug are proving to be more than many users can handle. What is MDMA? Typically taken orally, MDMA has long…
15 Ways You Might be Sabotaging Your Own Addiction Recovery
Are you your own worst enemy in addiction recovery? Are you sabotaging your sobriety without realising it? Make sure you are not in the habit of these self-sabotaging behaviours – or your recovery and sobriety may be in danger. There are a variety of factors and people we can choose to blame for our drug…
How to Make Friends in Addiction Recovery
It’s often difficult to make friends in recovery, but it’s an important part of remaining sober long-term. Use these tips to help make long-lasting friendships in addiction recovery. Humans are social beings. Instinctively, we strive to connect with other people and require this connection and support to function optimally in the world. But many of…
Recovery Skills: Learning Money Management
Overspending and poor money management can lead to stress, and stress can lead to addiction relapse. Learn to manage your money wisely for a better chance at long-term recovery. Addiction affects all aspects of life. Once you get sober and enter recovery, a lot of time is spent repairing the damage addiction has caused and…
