Personality Traits and Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics

Personality Traits and Characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics

Research shows that adult children of alcoholics, or rather children who grew up in an alcoholic home, share similar personality traits in adult life. When used correctly, these traits can be very positive. Alcoholism is often referred to as a family disease, as it affects not only the alcoholic but everyone close to them. The…
10 Benefits Getting Sober

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….
How Rehab Works Addiction Treatment Pathway

How Rehab Works: The Stages of Addiction Treatment

Unsure of exactly how rehab works? We’ve laid out the stages of addiction treatment for you, in this easy-to-follow infographic. Sharelines We explain the stages of #rehab, from #detox to lifelong #recovery: We explain the stages of #rehab, from #detox to lifelong #recovery:
Why Our Inpatient Rehab Is not Expensive

Why Inpatient Rehab Isn’t As Expensive As You Think

Know you need professional help to get sober, but feeling deterred by the price tag? Inpatient rehab isn’t as expensive as you think – and premium treatment programmes are worth every penny. Here’s why.
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What Makes The Cabin Unique?

Pornosexuals and Porn Addiction

Is ‘Pornosexuality’ Just a Clever Name for Porn Addiction?

A newly minted term – pornosexual – is being used by some to describe those whose sexual preferences lie more strongly with porn than with actual sex. What is ‘pornosexuality’ and what does it have to do with porn addiction? If you prefer watching porn over having sex with a human, then according to some…
Poorna Bell on Husband’s Depression, Heroin Addiction and Suicide

Chasing the Rainbow: Poorna Bell on her Husband’s Depression, Heroin Addiction and Suicide

High-functioning addicts can often lead otherwise normal lives while they’re suffering deep within. Learn how HuffPost UK executive editor Poorna Bell dealt with the depression and heroin addiction that ultimately took her husband’s life. Poorna Bell, executive editor and global lifestyle head for HuffPost UK, was married to a man who was fighting a deep…
Effects of Drugs on the Body and Brain

The Effects of 5 Popular Drugs on Your Body and Brain

Ever wonder why sipping a cocktail after a long day makes you feel relaxed, or why your eyes turn red after smoking a joint? We take a look at the physical and psychological effects of drugs on your body and brain. Millions of people around the world consume drugs each and every day – from…

What Exactly are the Short- and Long-Term Effects of Heroin Use?

Heroin use has made a comeback in recent years.  Understand its short- and long-term effects, signs of heroin addiction and the most effective treatment options. Understanding the effects of heroin and the available options for heroin addiction treatment is more important today than ever before. Heroin use has risen sharply in recent years, with most…
13th Step in Addiction Recovery

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…