Being nervous about addiction recovery is common. After all, your life will be significantly changed. The good news is that it will be changed into something better than you may… read more →

Interestingly, my spirituality was the first thing to leave me on this extraordinary journey, yet it was also the first thing to come back, ahead of my physical and emotional… read more →

I especially find meditation and mindfulness help me to calm my mind and see things more clearly. Getting honest with myself and the people I love has been hard, but… read more →

It is no secret that drug addiction is alarmingly common among professional athletes.  We take a look at the underlying reasons for why this may be, many of which have… read more →

SharelinesFlakka, Spice and more: synthetic drugs explained. What exactly are ‘bath salts’? New synthetic drugs are proving to be largely unpredictable and extremely dangerous, and have been responsible for mass… read more →

Is harm reduction or moderation management really a viable treatment method when it comes to alcohol and drug addiction? Or is abstinence the only way to go? We take an… read more →

Did you know that Adderall is almost chemically identical to amphetamine and methamphetamine (ice)? Their similarities go beyond their chemical makeup — these powerful stimulants share some of the same… read more →

Gucci Mane is sober and ready to show the world that drugs and alcohol do not have to be part of the rap lifestyle. Fully focused and clean from drugs,… read more →

It is not uncommon for people who are concerned with performance or weight loss to come across ephedrine.  This alluring drug is often used as a performance enhancer, smart drug… read more →

Co-occurring trauma and addiction are complex conditions.  Research has shown that treating these disorders simultaneously is most effective, but this highly involved undertaking needs to be done in a professional… read more →

The accessibility of online porn has been paralleled by a rise in porn addiction worldwide. Are you concerned about yourself or your partner possibly being addicted to porn?  Find out the… read more →

Binge drinking is something that seems to have become synonymous with university life in Western countries. As teenagers leave home for the first time, drinking and taking drugs is often… read more →

Many people struggling with addiction want to get sober, but share common fears about what sobriety entails. Let us take this opportunity to refute these fears and show you why… read more →

Prescription drug abuse is so common, many people become addicted before they even realise they have a problem.  With its high potential for secrecy, habit-forming and overdose, it is essential… read more →

In the second part of our addiction and pregnancy series, we take a look at the effects of prenatal marijuana use on fetal development.  Just how risky is it to… read more →