A new study suggests that empathy with your future self can increase self-control and help fight cravings. What does this mean for those recovering from addiction? SharelinesWhat does empathy have… read more →

When you love an addict – whether it is your spouse, family member or friend – it’s only natural to want to help. But how do you draw the line… read more →

Carrie Fisher, better known as Princess Leia, used her charm and wit to help break the stigma of mental illness and addiction – both of which she was all too… read more →

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… read more →

Various studies have been done on the effects of using baclofen to treat alcoholism, but the results are not exactly clear. Find out more about how this drug can (or… read more →

Sharelines Ready to start dating in recovery? Getting ready to date in recovery: tips, tricks and unique date ideas. When you first start dating in recovery, it is normal to… read more →

GHB is commonly known as the ‘date rape drug’, but it is also a favourite party drug and bodybuilding supplement, and the results can be deadly when abused.  Here we… read more →

It is not uncommon for ecstasy users to have a few (or many) alcoholic drinks while partying on the drug, but the effects of this drug cocktail are far more… read more →

SharelinesHolidays have you fretting about a food addiction relapse? We’ve got your back. How to avoid overeating at a holiday party: tips for before and after. Download as PDF file

As famous cases such as Terry Crews and Josh Duggar prove, sex and porn addiction can have harrowing effects on a person’s life. We take an in-depth look at these… read more →

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… read more →

Up to 57% of all addiction counsellors in recovery themselves – should they disclose their status? Some say counsellors should maintain professional boundaries; others say their recovery provides a model… read more →

A growing body of research is highlighting the damaging impact of a sugar addiction on your health. Employing tactics comparable to those used by the tobacco industry, soft drink companies… read more →

Alcohol is one of the most abused substances on the planet and Xanax, or alprazolam, is not very far behind. What most people do not know is that combining the… read more →

Painkiller addiction and resulting overdose deaths have become an epidemic not only in the US, but all over the world. In a new documentary on MTV, rapper Macklemore teams up… read more →