“There is no shame in beginning again, for you get a chance to build bigger and better than before.” — Leon Brown Getting clean is an important step forward Quitting drugs and alcohol can be very tough. An individual may recognise (sometimes years before seeking treatment) that they’re addicted to drugs and alcohol. An emotional …
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” — Jack Kornfield The pressure of being an executive The pressure of being an executive and possibly having a high-profile career often takes its toll. The rigorous demands made on an apex executive to yield a profitable quarter year-on-year, win high-profile cases or continually deliver …
“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime.” — Benjamin Alire Saenz What’s the difference between detox and withdrawal? A medical detox and withdrawal aren’t the same, although such phrases are often used interchangeably. For example, a medical detox involves prescribed medication to ease the symptoms during the withdrawal phase. …
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.” ― Mary Anne Radmacher What exactly is a relapse? A relapse is when an individual has undergone an addiction treatment programme but returns to drinking/using drugs or an addictive behaviour. This may be a …
“Anyone, from any background, can develop a compulsive relationship with alcohol. But with the right help and guidance, it is possible to recover from alcohol addiction and build a healthy, fulfilling future.” — Addcounsel The challenges in early recovery In early recovery, there’s a meticulous focus to complete a medically supervised detox and integrate into …
“Always remember, if you have been diagnosed with PTSD, it is not a sign of weakness; rather, it is proof of your strength, because you have survived!” ― Michel Templet Childhood Trauma Most children will have experienced some kind of trauma from the moment they’re born. An infant’s very first experience upon leaving the safety of …
“Though addiction is a disease – a brain disease that’s often progressive – addicts who relapse are often blamed.” – David Sheff A relapse isn’t a sign of weakness Unfortunately, there’s often stigma associated with a relapse. Those suffering from untreated alcoholism know only too well the harm it causes both themselves and loved ones. …
“45 years ago today, I had a wake-up call. I was heading for disaster. I was drinking myself to death. I got a message, a little thought, that said, ‘Do you want to live or die?’ I said I wanted to live. And suddenly the relief came, and my life has been amazing.” — Sir …
“Sufficient sleep, exercise, healthy food, friendship, and peace of mind are necessities, not luxuries.” — Mark Halperin Britons gear up to celebrate May bank holidays Customarily, Britons enjoy two bank holidays in May. It’s a time to change up the wardrobe, visit family and friends, and enjoy long weekends across the country. Trees blossom, the days are longer, …
“Anyone can recover from alcohol-use disorder with effective alcohol addiction treatment and proper support. It’s key to remember that recovery doesn’t happen overnight – it’s a life-long journey that requires will and self-discipline, but it’s entirely possible.” – Addcounsel Clients are vulnerable during a medical detox An individual going through a medical detox will be too vulnerable …
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