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Recovering from any addiction is very difficult and the potential for relapse is always a danger. There are a number of warning signals to keep in mind when caring for a recovering addict. Read More
Recovery from addiction is a long a difficult road to travel and many people struggle against the temptation to relapse back into their addictive habits. Relapse does not mean failure, it is quite common, and the situation certainly is not hopeless. Read More
A growing body of research indicates that fatty and processed food could trigger the same addictive chemical response in the brain as certain addictive drugs. These scientific findings aptly display that food addiction is certainly a serious matter that can be very damaging if not addressed. Read More
Recovery from alcohol addiction can be a difficult road, but the rewards are well worth the trials. Some of the toughest periods on the road to recovery occur when the recovering alcoholic returns to normal life outside of the treatment centre. It is important to have a number of strategies prepared to help minimise the chances of a relapse. Read More
Alcohol addiction relapse prevention is a key part to alcohol rehabilitation, here are some simple steps you can take. Read More
Posted in Alcohol Addiction Recovery Rehabilitation Relapse Tagged AddictionRelapse Prevention Leave a commentIs 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
Relapses are quite common in eating disorder recovery and while they can easily derail an otherwise great effort to get better, it might be useful to view them as learning opportunities. According to eating disorder expert and psychologist, Sarah K. … Read More
It is perhaps not surprising that women who are or have a history of an eating disorder, are likely to face difficulty conceiving. Eating disorders have long been associated with infertility, due to the drastic weight changes and hormonal imbalances … Read More
A recent New Zealand study has identified a significant association between longer working hours and alcohol abuse or dependence. In fact, the study, conducted by the University of Otago, found that people who work at least 50 hours a week … Read More
A significant number of those in the grip of addiction are presenting with, what is termed, co-occurring disorders. The most common additional problem someone with drug or alcohol addiction has is a secondary addiction or compulsive disorder, such as over-eating, … Read More
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