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8 Reasons Why Rehab Doesn’t Always Work

Exploring Reasons for Relapse Rehab does not guarantee of sobriety, in fact, it is estimated that between 40% – 60% of attendees will relapse within one year. If you’re one of those for whom rehab did not work, do not despair but instead, ask yourself – why me, where did I go wrong? Understanding how your relapse happened […]

Why See a Psychiatrist for Addiction?

Psychiatrists Provide Essential Treatment for Addiction Addiction is a complex but treatable condition, one that is difficult to overcome due to multiple factors. The role of the psychiatrist in substance use disorder is to assess, diagnose and provide treatment – particularly when there are other mental health issues to take into account. All patients who […]

Leaving Rehab – How Do I Build My Life Around My Recovery?

Recovery is Not a Passive State A life of recovery ‘beyond our wildest dreams’ sounds exciting, but in reality, what most of us need is simple ‘peace of mind’. That doesn’t mean that recovery is a passive thing. Far from it. Early sobriety is a fragile plant that requires work and nurture before it is […]

Can Horror Films Relax Those with Anxiety?

Anxiety is a disorder when you feel worry and panic that disrupts everyday activities. According to Anxiety UK, 12.8% of Britons are diagnosed more than anxiety than they were fourteen years ago. You would think that watching horror movies that evoke fear and panic would be the wrong genre for someone with anxiety to see. Horror films […]

What Are Brain Zaps: The Strange Side Effects of Anti-depressants

If you are currently suffering from brain zaps, or are worried about experiencing them as you come off of SSRIs, this page will reassure you. In this article, we take a look at what a brain zap actually is and why it is only recently that the scientific community has recognised this side effect of […]