Recovery is always difficult, but for a perfectionist it can be even more daunting. Follow these tips to make recovery as a perfectionist a little bit easier. As discussed in… read more →

While perfectionists may often be successful in their careers, they are often unhappy in many other parts of their lives – and that can lead to substance abuse and addiction… read more →

Tim Stoddart, co-founder of New Lyfe Clothing Co., opens up about his recovery and the ideas behind this pro-sober clothing line. “We just want to try and bring some light… read more →

Changing one’s mood can have an effect on your ability to recover from addiction. These 7 foods in particular will help boost your mood and make recovery a little bit… read more →

In a country where – in the not-so-distant past – admitting to illicit drug abuse and asking for help could mean a four-year jail term, it is very exciting to… read more →

Summer means time off from work or school, long weekends and warm weather. Summer also brings, however, a challenging time for those in recovery. Don’t let summer parties get in… read more →

People diagnosed with addiction, unfortunately, can sometimes become walking dollar signs for those in a position to sell them drugs or alcohol – even, apparently – when they’ve been hired… read more →

Yoga studios are as common in most cities as a café latte or a smartphone charging station. Yet, while it has evolved to suit the needs of modern urbanites, the… read more →

It’s been almost 3 months since I left The Cabin and I’m happy to report that I am still sober and enjoying it most of the time – though I… read more →

I left The Cabin about 4 months ago, and I’m happy to be sober, but always in the “recovery process”. The challenges I face are dealing with recovery in an… read more →

Wow, my life is great, better than great! I will be ever grateful to the staff at The Cabin for saving me and giving me a normal happy life. I… read more →

In 2011, the American Society of Addiction Medicine published its public policy document, which saw addiction as a neurological disorder; and last year the American Psychiatrists Association published DSM 5,… read more →

Rehabilitation centres are springing up all around the world as westernized lifestyles assimilate themselves in developing countries, and the associated societal maladies with them. Some of the more unlikely and… read more →

After several years of trying to get clean I found myself at The Cabin – it was unlike any other treatment center I had been to before, the friendly staff… read more →

Eight months into my new life of sobriety and I have stepped off the ‘pink cloud’ and into reality. For the first time since my childhood I am beginning to… read more →