“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 …
“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, …
“Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences. It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Those changes may last a long time after a person has stopped taking drugs.” — National Institute on Drug …
“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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Drug and alcohol addiction is a condition that doesn’t stop at the individual who lives with it. If you are close to someone suffering from addiction, you know that the harm involved is something you witness and experience in your own life too. The first-person experience of seeing a friend or loved one struggle with …
We have all heard someone say that they need a drink after a stressful day. Maybe you’ve even done it yourself. It can be tempting to reach for a glass of wine or a pint of beer to help settle your nerves. The relationship between anxiety and alcohol is complicated. While many believe a drink …
Pregabalin abuse is becoming more common – especially in Arabic speaking nations. Recent reports suggest that in Saudi Arabia, college students are misusing the drug to feel more relaxed and experience a euphoric high. Many people are not aware of pregabalin’s addictive properties or its dangerous withdrawal process, increasing instances of abuse. This blog lays …
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