Addiction Resources

How Long You Need to Stay In Rehab for a Successful Recovery? If you know that you have a drink or drug misuse problem, often one of the biggest concerns is how long it will take to recover. Whilst this is a legitimate concern, your first priority should be conquering the disease, not putting a […]

Relapse Is an Unfortunately Common Occurrence Relapse is a common occurrence even after successfully completing treatment because addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease. When someone leaves treatment, they may feel confident that they have ‘beaten’ the disease. But relapse is most likely to occur within the first 12 months out of treatment. During this time […]

The compulsion to spend money, regardless of need or financial means Much like other behavioural addictions, an addiction to shopping can lead to other problems in your life. Most often, people who are addicted to shopping struggle with debt and other financial problems as a result of their uncontrollable spending. While a shopping addiction can […]

What are Synthetic Cannabinoids? Often referred to as ‘synthetic marijuana’ or ‘fake weed,’ spice and K2 contains a wide range of laboratory-made chemicals designed to mimic the effects of the well-known psychoactive compound in marijuana called THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. The combinations of chemicals in synthetic cannabinoids are changing all the time, leading to different effects […]

Why Rehab Works If you are considering going to rehab to help you recover from an addiction, you may be feeling at best daunted or at worst completely terrified. This is completely normal and a very common experience, as this is perhaps the first time in a while that you will be without drugs and […]

Safety  If you have been misusing alcohol and/or drugs for a significant period, your brain may now be relying on them to maintain a level of functioning. When those substances are removed, the mind and body cannot function as normal, perhaps leading to distressing symptoms. These can trigger a desire to want to drink and […]

Deciding to quit alcohol is a courageous step towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. While the idea of immediate freedom from alcohol may seem appealing, it is essential to understand the potential dangers associated with this approach. Is it Safe to Quit Alcohol Cold Turkey? When undertaking the road toward sobriety, it is necessary […]

How Long Does it Take for Your Liver to Repair When you drink large amounts of alcohol, even for just a few days, it can damage your liver. Fortunately, the liver is an incredible organ as it’s the only one that can regrow healthy liver cells and repair itself. This means if you seek help […]

Origin of the 12 Traditions The Twelve Traditions represent one of the twin pillars of Alcoholics Anonymous (the other pillar is of course the Twelve Steps, which precede them by roughly ten years). Bill Wilson first introduced the Traditions in 1946 in articles for the Grapevine Magazine entitled “Twelve Points to Assure Our Future”. In 1949 the […]