Leaning on Others: Building a Support System for Addiction Recovery
Building a strong support system is an essential part of addiction recovery. The journey to overcome addiction can be difficult and challenging, and having a supportive network of people can make a significant difference in your ability to stay on track and achieve long-term recovery. Steps for Building a Support System: Identifying Supportive People in…
St. Patrick’s Day & Binge Drinking Culture
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually on March 17th to honour the patron saint of Ireland. It’s a time for parades, green beer, and merriment. However, for many people, St. Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with binge drinking and excessive alcohol consumption. For individuals in addiction recovery, St. Patrick’s Day and its associated…
Grief, Loss & Addiction: Navigating Triggers on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honour the women who have played an important role in our lives. However, for individuals who have experienced loss, whether through death, estrangement, or other means, Mother’s Day can be a difficult and triggering time. The Complexities of Grief and Loss Grief and loss can be complex…
Understanding the Connection Between Eating Disorders & Addiction
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the serious and often misunderstood mental health conditions that affect millions of people globally. At the same time, it highlights the link between eating disorders and addiction, as both can have devastating effects on a person’s physical, mental, and emotional health. What Are Eating…
Why Is Self-Care Important to Addiction Recovery?
What Is Self-Care? Self-care is the practice of taking action to maintain or improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from basic self-maintenance tasks such as getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet to more intentional practices such as meditation and therapy. The Importance of Self-Care in…
Anthony Hopkins Celebrates 47 Years Sober
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins (CBE) has taken to social media to celebrate 47 years of sobriety. Speaking out for those struggling with alcoholism or any other addiction, his heartfelt and powerful message has reached over 1.5 million across Hopkin’s social platforms. As one of Britain’s most well-known actors on the screen and stage, Hopkins…
Airing Our Dirty Sheets: 8 Common Signs of Sexual Addiction
Sex is a perfectly normal and healthy part of human nature. Indeed, an active libido can often be considered a positive sign of sound mental health. There is, however, a critical point where your sexual desires can overtake healthy levels and be classified as a behavioural addiction. Whilst most people enjoy a healthy, active sex…
Time to Talk Day: It’s Time to Change
Time to Talk Day is an annual event that takes place in the UK, this year on the 2nd of February, to raise awareness about mental health and encourage people to start conversations about mental health and wellbeing. The awareness day and associated event is an opportunity for people to talk openly and honestly about…
Record Alcohol Deaths From Pandemic Drinking: How to Overcome Addiction
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we live our lives. From lockdowns and social distancing measures to job losses and other stressors, the past few years have been a difficult and uncertain time for many people. Unfortunately, some have turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, leading to a record…
The Relationship Between Seasonal Affective Disorder & Addiction
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SADs, is a type of depression that occurs during certain seasons, typically in the autumn and winter months. It is believed to be caused by a lack of sunlight, which can disrupt the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle and lead to feelings of sadness, fatigue, and decreased energy. SAD is…
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