Posts by chameleon
Celebrating Milestones in Recovery
Having been in addiction recovery, it is important throughout your recovery journey to celebrate your milestones and achievements. Achieving these milestones is a way of making it clear to yourself and others that you have chosen a better life and that you are working hard to achieve and maintain that. It can be incredibly difficult…
Read MoreIs Tramadol Addictive?
YES! For those who suffer with chronic pain or who are in post-surgery pain, tramadol is a prescription drug given to help with pain relief. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Chill Pill’ or ‘Ultram’, this drug is often mistaken for less addictive forms of opioids such as Fentanyl or Oxycontin. What people often don’t realise…
Read MoreIs the Prescription Medication Xanax Addictive?
In the UK, Xanax is most frequently referred to as Alprazolam or Benzodiazepines (Benzos). It is a prescription medication frequently given to people with anxiety or panic disorders. However, due to how quickly it provides comfort, it can become very addictive. As Xanax is swiftly absorbed into the bloodstream, it will provide you with fast-acting…
Read MoreCan Pets Aid Addiction Recovery?
Roughly 59% of households in the UK have a pet! That is a staggering total of approximately 17 million homes! Pets become part of the family when in the home. They become part of daily routines of life and people tend to change their routines around their pets too! But did you know that pets…
Read MoreWhat Is Love Addiction?
Love addiction is when someone creates a fixation or compulsion around someone else. It can lead to unhealthy behaviour towards their ‘loved’ one, leading to further problems down the line. Common Signs of Love Addiction People often confuse love addiction with sex addiction, but it is important to understand that these are two very different…
Read MoreImportance of Mental Health
Mental Health Issues are on the rise! In today’s world where we are always connected, mental health cases are rising rapidly. More people are suffering with anxiety, depression, and a sense of loneliness. Although this is not something new, it has been boosted significantly in terms of awareness and numbers since the Covid-19 pandemic. It…
Read MoreEFT or Tapping in Addiction Recovery
EFT [Emotional Freedom Techniques] is also called ‘Tapping Therapy’ and can be utilised as a tool to help with addiction recovery. This technique brings together principles from traditional Chinese medicine, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT], Acupuncture, and neuroscience to achieve maximum benefit. The combined benefit of using these various techniques may lead to restructuring thought patterns,…
Read MoreDrug & Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, anything a woman puts into her body will also go into the body of their baby through the placenta. The placenta is for oxygen flow and nutrients delivery throughout the pregnancy term. If the mum-to-be has any form of addiction, these harmful substances can pass through to the unborn baby too! The Effects…
Read MoreAerosmith’s Steven Tyler Has Relapsed
Steven Tyler, singer for the rock band Aerosmith, has relapsed. This relapse has sadly meant the band have had to cancel their June and July gigs in Las Vegas, leaving fans saddened by this and the news of Steven. For over a decade now Steven has been sober. His last visit to rehab was in…
Read MoreDiscovering Addiction in the Home
If you suspect somebody in your home is suffering from addiction, this can be a difficult situation to handle. It can be challenging to decide the most appropriate way to address your concerns and can often be overwhelming to take it all in yourself. It is important to try and stay calm and not act…
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