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A new study has found that teenagers recovering from drug and alcohol problems who actively help others that are struggling with addiction are much less likely to fall back into drug use themselves. This new altruistic form of treatment, tied closely to the 12 step program, has had great success in preventing relapse. Read More

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Is addiction a social phenomenon, a behavioural problem or an illness? Recent research throws some light on this, however the bottom line is that whatever the cause of addiction is the effects of active addiction are never productive. Read More

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stress is present in all working environment and therefore we need to find healthy ways of coping with a stressful day. What is your way of coping with a stressful day? Do you unwind with a bottle of wine, use drugs to pick yourself up or calm yourself down, or act compulsively by going on shopping sprees? Read More

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We invite you to reflect on the state you were in when you made the decision to seek help and begin your recovery. Perhaps feeling defeated is a vital prerequisite for desiring change and wanting recovery? Read More

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The act of forgiveness is often the most challenging, yet most rewarding journey during recovery. Read More

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